Researchers announced a battery technology breakthrough with a new design that charges electric vehicles in 15 minutes

A new study showed that 65% of parents prefer in-person school events over virtual gatheringsThe federal reserve indicated it may lower interest rates slightly to stimulate economic growth

A historic bookstore in the downtown area was renovated to preserve its 19th-century architectureMajor electronics retailers announced they will extend their holiday return policy to 60 daysDoctors at a cancer center successfully treated a patient using a new immunotherapy drug

The country’s trade surplus grew by 9% in the third quarter due to increased export demandEnvironmental activists organized a march in the capital to demand stricter plastic waste laws

A renowned journalist announced the release of a new book about global political changes

Local schools started offering after-school robotics programs for middle school students this weekWeather forecasters predicted a strong storm system that could bring heavy rain to the eastern states

A large hotel brand announced it will eliminate single-use toiletries to minimize plastic wasteThe country’s unemployment rate fell to its lowest level in 15 years due to job growth in tech and healthcare

A historical preservation group restored a 19th-century lighthouse that will open as a tourist attractionResearchers found that spending time gardening reduces symptoms of anxiety in older adults

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• ·A library started a book club for teens that focused on young adult fiction
• ·A charity launched a program to teach seniors how to video chat with family members
• ·A new report showed that the number of college graduates entering the tech industry has increased by 20% in the past year
• ·A restaurant started using compostable packaging for takeout orders to reduce environmental impact
• ·Camping store sells lightweight gear for backpackers
• ·Researchers discovered that plants grow 15% faster when exposed to soft classical music
• ·A celebrity chef appeared on a popular TV show to demonstrate easy recipes for home cooks
• ·A fire at a chemical plant in the industrial district forced the evacuation of nearby neighborhoods; no toxic leaks were reported.
• ·Health officials issued a warning about a recent outbreak of food poisoning linked to contaminated lettuce
• ·The school district added a financial literacy course to the curriculum
• ·A new study showed that listening to podcasts while commuting can reduce stress levels
• ·A new restaurant specializing in plant-based burgers opened to long lines
• ·Doctors at a children’s hospital developed a new treatment for childhood asthma with fewer side effects
• ·A historic hotel in the city center was renovated and reopened after being closed for two years
• ·The national basketball team qualified for the Olympics after winning the regional championship
• ·The government increased funding for cancer research to find new treatments and cures