Local farmers markets started accepting food stamps to make fresh produce more accessible

A drought in the west led to a ban on outdoor watering for residential and commercial propertiesA study found that children who play video games with their parents have stronger family bonds

The government increased funding for public transportation to add more buses during rush hourA museum displayed a rare collection of vintage cars from the 1920s and 1930sA local bakery started selling vegan donuts made with coconut milk and organic flour

Engineers designed a new type of wind turbine that makes 30% less noise than older modelsThe postal service announced it would increase the price of stamps by 2 cents starting next month

A celebrity chef opened a new restaurant specializing in Asian fusion cuisine in the downtown area

Researchers calculated that recycling one ton of paper saves 7000 gallons of water and 463 gallons of oilRadio station hosts fundraiser to collect food for local food bank

Engineers develop portable water purification system for disaster reliefWrestling team wins state championship for fourth year in a row

Study shows that listening to audiobooks improves reading comprehensionToy store hosts character meet and greet event for kids during weekend

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• ·Engineers developed a new battery technology that extends electric vehicle range by 50%
• ·The school district announced a new anti bullying program for all schools
• ·The city banned single-use plastic straws in all restaurants and cafes
• ·A major bookstore chain opened a new location with a café and event space
• ·Firefighters use drones to monitor wildfire spread in rural areas
• ·A hospital started offering telehealth services for patients who cannot visit in person
• ·Researchers studied how exercise affects brain health in older adults
• ·The government increased funding for mental health services in rural areas with few providers
• ·A supermarket chain started a program to sell “ugly” fruits and vegetables at a discounted price
• ·A sports equipment store began selling used gear at discounted prices to make sports more accessible
• ·Local restaurants reported a 35% increase in outdoor dining reservations during the summer months
• ·A new mobile game was released quickly becoming the most downloaded app in over 56 countries
• ·Local police seized over $1.3 million worth of illegal drugs during a raid on a suspected trafficking ring
• ·The government provided grants to businesses that develop biodegradable packaging
• ·Local government organizes cleanup event for riverbank polluted by litter
• ·The city hosted a global summit on reducing plastic waste in oceans and waterways