A farm started selling "honey sticks" as a healthy snack for kids at local schools

The prime minister attended a summit on global energy security in EuropeA fire at a warehouse destroyed inventory for three local small businesses

A streaming service added a collection of documentaries about environmental issuesPolice used drone technology to locate a missing hiker in a national parkThe weather service warned of extreme cold temperatures for northern states

College students invented a device that turns food waste into fertilizer for home gardensA bank introduced a savings account with a 4% interest rate for new customers

Medical researchers developed a new test to detect early-stage Alzheimer’s disease

The transit system announced plans to add Wi-Fi to all buses and trains by next summerThe national hockey league started its new season with a special charity game

A tech company released a software update to fix bugs in its popular appThe government provided financial assistance to small businesses damaged by a tornado

A local farmers’ market started selling homemade bread and pastries from local bakersWeather forecasters warned of a cold front that will bring freezing rain to the south

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• ·A university football team won its first conference championship in 10 years
• ·Researchers found that playing musical instruments improves memory in older adults
• ·Theater hosts special screening of classic film with live orchestra accompaniment
• ·A tech company said it will release a new smartphone with a foldable screen set to hit stores next quarter
• ·Doctors developed a new surgical tool to make operations less invasive
• ·A local bakery won an award for its traditional bread recipes
• ·Running club hosts 10k race to raise money for local children’s hospital
• ·The government announced plans to upgrade public libraries with new technology and resources
• ·A professional basketball player signed a four-year contract worth $190 million with a new team
• ·The transportation department began repaving a 10-mile stretch of highway to fix potholes
• ·The city started a program to fine people who litter in public parks
• ·A fashion brand launched a line of activewear for women
• ·A marathon race attracted 20,000 participants from 50 countries with the winner finishing in 2 hours 10 minutes
• ·Farmers adopted new irrigation techniques to conserve water during dry spells
• ·The police department introduced a new app to help citizens report non emergency issues
• ·The city installed a new parking meter system that accepts credit cards and mobile payments