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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• ·The national parliament passed a new law to protect endangered species imposing stricter penalties on illegal hunting
• ·A university research team found that listening to classical music can improve memory retention in students
• ·A clothing brand announced it will donate 10% of its sales to environmental charities
• ·A wildlife conservation group worked with local communities to protect natural habitats
• ·Local police seized over $1.3 million worth of illegal drugs during a raid on a suspected trafficking ring
• ·A bookstore offered a 10% discount for students with a valid student ID
• ·Scientists identified a new gene that may be linked to increased resistance to certain viruses
• ·The space agency successfully launched a satellite to monitor ocean currents
• ·A team of archaeologists uncovered ancient pottery shards dating back 3000 years
• ·A pet rescue organization started a foster-to-adopt program to help animals find permanent homes
• ·The national rugby team won the regional championship for the third time
• ·Study finds that essential oils like peppermint boost energy levels
• ·Toy company releases new range of educational games for kids
• ·The local theater company announced it will perform a modern adaptation of a Shakespeare play
• ·A community group organized a neighborhood cleanup that removed 300 bags of trash from local streets
• ·A medical study found that drinking plenty of water improves skin hydration and elasticity