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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• ·The city council approved plans to create a new nature reserve for hiking and wildlife watching
• ·Researchers found that listening to music while studying can improve memory retention
• ·A study found that drinking plenty of water improves concentration and productivity in office workers
• ·The city council voted to ban single use plastic bags in all retail stores
• ·A local bakery started selling gluten-free pastries made with almond flour and coconut sugar
• ·A severe earthquake struck a coastal town causing significant damage to buildings and leading to several injuries
• ·A study showed that spending time with friends can improve mental health and reduce stress
• ·The stock market closed at a record high after a week of strong gains
• ·Local businesses participated in a “small business Saturday” event to boost local economy
• ·A farm began selling grass-fed beef and free-range eggs to local restaurants and grocery stores
• ·Coffee shop donates 10% of sales to local youth mentorship program
• ·A city council approved the construction of 320 new affordable housing units in the downtown area
• ·The government announced plans to upgrade public libraries with new technology and resources
• ·Park officials close trails to protect endangered species habitat
• ·A construction project to widen a major highway began, with expected completion in two years
• ·A charity organization distributed blankets to homeless people during winter