Researchers created a rapid test for a common respiratory virus that gives results in 10 minutes

A hotel chain started using biodegradable cleaning products in all its roomsA study revealed that dog owners walk an average of 2000 more steps per day than non-owners

The government announced tax deductions for businesses that donate to food banksA wildfire in a forest preserve burned 5000 acres with no threat to nearby homesA new social media platform launched that deletes posts automatically after 24 hours

Local farmers markets started accepting food stamps to expand access to fresh produceThe WHO launched a campaign to eliminate polio in three remaining countries

A golfer won a tournament after sinking a 50-foot putt on the final hole

A hospital announced it will add a new emergency department wing with 30 bedsFirefighters rescue family of four from house fire in early morning hours

Travel magazine features article on top budget travel destinations for next yearResearch finds that playing board games improves problem solving skills in children

Shoe brand releases new line of sneakers made from recycled plastic bottlesCoast guard conducts hurricane preparedness drills along coastal areas

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• ·The city banned single-use plastic utensils in all restaurants and food service establishments
• ·Engineers create water filter that removes 99 percent of contaminants
• ·The weather service warned of dangerous thunderstorms with hail and high winds
• ·A tech company unveiled a new laptop that is lighter and faster
• ·The city council voted to add more bike lanes to reduce traffic congestion
• ·A city launched a bike-sharing program with 300 bicycles available at 25 stations
• ·The national soccer team qualified for the World Cup after winning their final qualifying match against a rival team
• ·A personal finance app reached 5 million downloads, helping users track spending and save money
• ·A city installed new traffic lights with countdown timers to improve pedestrian safety
• ·A local farm started a community-supported agriculture program where members receive weekly produce boxes
• ·The central bank announced it would inject $5 billion into the economy to support small businesses
• ·Weather experts reported that this year’s rainfall has been 20% above the annual average
• ·A software developer created a new app that helps users track their carbon footprint
• ·The education department announced free online courses for teachers to improve digital skills
• ·A musician recorded a song with a local choir that was played on a regional radio station
• ·A software company released an update to its app that added a dark mode and faster loading times