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 local café partnered with a nearby school to provide free coffee to teachers during the week
• ·Researchers found that drinking green tea may lower the risk of certain types of cancer
• ·A farm started selling organic eggs which quickly became a bestseller at local markets
• ·A research team found a way to reduce the cost of renewable energy production
• ·A retailer announced it would offer 30% off all products during its annual Black Friday sale
• ·A tech startup launched an app that helps users track their carbon footprint
• ·A hotel added a rooftop bar with panoramic views of the city to attract evening guests
• ·Researchers found that regular consumption of green tea may reduce the risk of heart disease by up to 20%, according to a 10-year study.
• ·A heavy rainstorm caused flooding in basements of 100 homes in a suburban neighborhood
• ·A museum displayed a collection of rare historical documents never shown to the public before
• ·Pet store expands selection of organic food and natural toys
• ·Firefighters saved a family’s pet dog from a house fire in the early morning hours
• ·A city council approved a plan to launch a bike sharing program with 500 bikes
• ·Scientists conducted a study on the impact of noise pollution on urban wildlife
• ·An airline announced it would add new routes to tropical destinations for winter travelers
• ·A city started a composting program for restaurants to turn food waste into fertilizer