A farm installed solar panels to power its irrigation system, saving $5,000 yearly on energy

A hospital used telemedicine to treat patients in remote areas who can’t travelA community center organized a sports day for kids with games and prizes

A tech company released a new laptop that is lighter and more powerful than previous modelsA river overflowed its banks after heavy rain causing damage to nearby farmsA study found that listening to classical music can improve focus while studying

The government passed a law to raise the legal age for buying alcoholA museum offered free admission to veterans on national holidays

A local café started serving vegan desserts made with coconut milk

Researchers developed a new battery that is 50% smaller than current modelsTravel magazine features article on top budget travel destinations for next year

Research finds that playing board games improves problem solving skills in childrenShoe brand releases new line of sneakers made from recycled plastic bottles

Coast guard conducts hurricane preparedness drills along coastal areasBook club selects Pulitzer Prize winning novel for monthly discussion

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• ·A coffee shop introduced a new line of specialty teas, including herbal and loose-leaf varieties
• ·International space agency shares images of recent asteroid flyby near Earth
• ·A cyclist won the national time trial championship with a time of 1 hour 15 minutes
• ·Weather experts reported that this year’s autumn has been the driest in 30 years
• ·Scientists develop rapid test for detecting foodborne illnesses in 30 minutes
• ·A small business owner started a podcast about entrepreneurship that gained 10,000 listeners
• ·A tech startup launched an app that connects people with local volunteer opportunities
• ·Weather experts reported that this year’s autumn has been the driest in 30 years
• ·The government announced a $250 million fund to support rural healthcare clinics with new equipment
• ·Researchers found that gardening can be a therapeutic activity for people with anxiety
• ·The transportation ministry added more crosswalks and pedestrian signals in busy areas
• ·A major clothing brand announced it will expand its size range to include plus sizes
• ·A podcast about science and technology reached 1 million monthly listeners after one year of production
• ·A study revealed that excessive use of social media can increase anxiety in young adults
• ·A new shopping center opened with a rooftop garden and outdoor dining areas
• ·Soccer team wins regional title and moves to national playoffs