The railway service announced it would upgrade its ticketing system to allow mobile check-in

Local police launched a drunk driving reduction initiative with weekend city checkpointsEngineers built a flying car prototype that completed its first test flight

A new survey found 80% of employees value work-life balance over high salariesA major hotel chain announced a zero-waste policy cutting landfill waste by 90%A study found pet time lowers adult stress hormones and improves mood

A local animal shelter held an adoption event finding homes for 50 dogs and catsA tech startup released software to help businesses manage remote teams efficiently

The national basketball team lost its international tournament semi-final ending its championship bid

A western region drought led to water restrictions asking residents to limit usageA small business owner expanded their bakery to include a café area with seating for 20 customers

A city installed new bike racks throughout downtown to encourage cyclingA scientist discovered a new species of butterfly in a local nature reserve

A pet rescue organization started a "foster parent training program" to prepare people for caring for animalsA restaurant started offering "take-and-bake" meals for customers to cook at home

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• ·Researchers studied the effects of sleep duration on academic performance in college students
• ·Scientists reported that coral reefs in some areas are starting to recover
• ·Astronomers detected a new planet that may have conditions suitable for life
• ·A sports equipment store sold eco-friendly gear
• ·A tech company allowed employees to bring their pets to work one day a week to boost morale
• ·Researchers developed a new feed for livestock that reduces methane emissions
• ·A tech company released faster software
• ·Car companies announced a collaboration to develop affordable electric vehicles for families
• ·A major food company announced it will reduce the amount of salt in its products by 20%
• ·A study found that children who read books for pleasure have higher reading comprehension skills
• ·A hurricane brought 105 mph winds to coastal areas damaging harbors and marinas
• ·A professional cyclist won the Tour de France for the first time in their career
• ·Researchers found that regular exercise can reduce the risk of diabetes
• ·The government announced a new $300 million fund to support small businesses affected by recent economic changes
• ·A community organized a senior tea party that brought together 60 elderly residents for conversation
• ·School district approves new curriculum focused on environmental education