The city installed a new traffic light system to reduce congestion during rush hour

Engineers built a prototype of a flying car which successfully completed its first test flightA new survey found that 83% of employees value work-life balance more than a high salary

A major hotel chain announced it will implement a zero-waste policy in all its hotels reducing landfill waste by 93%A study found that spending time with pets lowers stress hormones and improves mood in adultsA local animal shelter organized an adoption event finding homes for over 72 dogs and cats

A tech startup released a new software tool that helps businesses manage remote teams more efficientlyThe national basketball team lost their semi-final match in the international tournament ending their bid for the championship

A severe drought in the western region has led to water restrictions with residents asked to limit water usage

A new report showed that the number of people working from home has increased by 43% since the start of the decadeA construction project to renovate an old library began this week

A smartphone app that helps users manage their finances reached 5 million downloadsA farmers market hosted a cooking demonstration featuring local chefs

A hospital started a program to help patients quit smokingA national park closed a section of a lake temporarily to stock it with fish

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• ·The city council discussed the possibility of building a new stadium
• ·A tropical depression formed in the Pacific prompting storm warnings for coastal communities
• ·Scientists have discovered a new species of deep-sea shrimp that can survive in extremely high-temperature vents
• ·Coffee shop roasts coffee beans in small batches for freshness
• ·Researchers found that drinking herbal tea before bed can improve sleep quality in older adults
• ·Doctors created a new surgical procedure that allows patients to recover from knee surgery faster
• ·A study published in a science journal found that exposure to natural sunlight improves cognitive function in children
• ·Scientists discovered a new type of bee that is essential for pollinating certain crops
• ·Wildlife sanctuary releases rehabilitated birds of prey
• ·Engineers developed a new type of battery that can charge electric vehicles in 15 minutes
• ·A multi-car accident on a highway caused a 12-mile traffic jam during the morning commute
• ·A library added a graphic novel section that became popular with teen patrons
• ·A university opened a new science lab equipped with state-of-the-art technology for student research
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage people to reduce food waste at home
• ·A new report showed that the number of people working from home has increased by 40% since the start of the decade.
• ·The postal service announced it would expand its package delivery service to more rural areas