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 university opened a new dormitory that can house 400 students
• ·An automaker released an electric truck with a range of 500 miles and a towing capacity of 12000 pounds
• ·A drought in the western states led to water restrictions for farmers and residential users
• ·Local farmers reported a bumper harvest this year thanks to favorable weather and modern agricultural techniques
• ·The school board approved the construction of a new elementary school
• ·Police department launches app for citizens to report suspicious activity
• ·Survey reveals that most travelers prefer road trips over air travel this year
• ·A bakery started making custom cakes for weddings and special events
• ·A community garden hosted a tomato growing contest with prizes for the largest and sweetest fruits
• ·A study found that listening to audiobooks can improve vocabulary retention in young adults
• ·The country’s export of agricultural products set a new record this year
• ·A museum hosted a night event with live music art displays and food trucks
• ·A small business owner started a podcast about small business ownership that gained 5,000 listeners
• ·The government launched a program to preserve historical sites
• ·A hospital opened a new rehabilitation center for patients recovering from strokes and spinal cord injuries
• ·A discount store announced it will open 30 new locations in small towns across the country