A tech company released a new laptop model that weighs just 1.2kg and has a 18-hour battery life

Local artists painted murals on the walls of an abandoned factory to brighten the neighborhoodThe government offered tax breaks to businesses that install solar panels on their buildings

A large bookstore opened a new location with a children’s play area and book club meetingsResearchers found that learning a musical instrument improves math skills in elementary studentsThe city started a composting program to turn food waste into fertilizer for public gardens

A famous singer announced a farewell tour after 30 years in the music industryDoctors developed a non-opioid painkiller that is effective for chronic back pain

The local zoo celebrated the birth of a baby giraffe as part of its endangered species program

Scientists built a solar panel that can generate electricity even on cloudy daysMajor electronics retailers announced early Black Friday sales starting in early November

Doctors at a children’s hospital successfully performed a rare heart surgery on a 6-month-old infantThe country’s inflation rate dropped to 1.9% in August the lowest in two years

Environmental activists organized a beach cleanup event collecting 7 tons of plastic wasteA best-selling author announced their next novel will focus on environmental conservation efforts

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• ·Volunteers helped paint and repair a community center in a low-income neighborhood
• ·The government passed regulations to limit the amount of sugar in children’s breakfast cereals
• ·A scientist developed a new method to test water purity using a portable device
• ·A study revealed that excessive screen time is linked to poor sleep quality in teenagers
• ·A fashion designer created a line of adaptive clothing for people with disabilities that combines style and functionality
• ·A local newspaper launched a digital subscription service, offering exclusive content to paying readers
• ·A library started a storytime program for toddlers that meets twice a week
• ·A airline improved its customer service by adding more staff at check in counters
• ·The city council voted to ban single-use plastic bags in all retail stores
• ·A local animal shelter rescued over 100 pets during a winter storm appealing for foster homes
• ·A school started a chess club that competed in a regional tournament and placed third
• ·Doctors urged people to wear sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher even on cloudy days
• ·Scientists have discovered a new species of insect that aids in pollinating rare wildflowers
• ·Yoga studio offers free trial classes for new members this month
• ·The WHO launched a campaign to provide clean drinking water to 5 million people in rural areas
• ·A scientist developed a new type of battery that charges twice as fast as current models