The city council voted to reduce taxes for small businesses

A streaming service added a collection of classic movies from the 1950s and 1960sPolice used facial recognition technology to identify a suspect in a decades-old cold case

The weather service warned of dangerous thunderstorms with hail and high windsCollege students won a national science competition with their invention that purifies waterA bank introduced a new checking account with no monthly fees and cashback rewards

Medical researchers developed a new vaccine that protects against multiple flu strainsThe transit system announced plans to replace old trains with faster more efficient models

A famous actress announced she will produce a documentary about women’s rights

A study revealed that social media use can reduce face-to-face communication skills in teensThe Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to a novelist from a small European country

A fast-food chain added vegan chicken nuggets and burgers to its permanent menuResearchers found that students who take notes by hand retain information better than those who type

The mayor announced a plan to build 8500 affordable housing units over the next four yearsA luxury hotel chain replaced all single-use plastic items in its rooms with eco-friendly alternatives

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• ·A city added more bike lanes to encourage eco friendly transportation
• ·Scientists developed a new method to convert plastic waste into biodegradable materials
• ·The city council voted to add more bike parking spaces in downtown areas
• ·An airline announced it would add new routes to tropical destinations for winter travelers
• ·A library hosted a tech help session for seniors that taught 50 people how to use smartphones and tablets
• ·Teachers called for more funding to improve classroom resources
• ·The national economy grew by 3.2% last quarter exceeding economists’ expectations
• ·A coffee shop partnered with a local bookstore to host monthly author readings and coffee tastings
• ·The government provided financial assistance to small businesses affected by a recent storm
• ·Research indicates that volunteering strengthens community bonds
• ·A new study showed that social media use among teenagers has fallen by 10% in the past year with more time spent on outdoor activities
• ·A study found that getting enough exercise improves memory and cognitive function in older adults
• ·A local school won a national award for its environmental education program
• ·Volunteers planted 10000 trees in a deforested area as part of a reforestation project
• ·A small business owner launched an online store that now accounts for 60% of their total revenue
• ·A construction company used recycled steel to build a new office building