A local newspaper won a state journalism award for its investigative report on government waste

A bakery introduced a line of low-sugar pastries to cater to customers with dietary restrictionsA coffee shop started offering "coffee tasting flights" where customers can sample three different types of coffee

A university opened a new science lab equipped with state-of-the-art technology for student researchA taxi company launched a mobile app that allows customers to split fares with friendsA fashion designer used natural dyes made from flowers and plants to color fabrics for a new collection

A library started offering "tech help sessions" where volunteers assist residents with using smartphones and computersA farm began selling grass-fed beef and free-range eggs to local restaurants and grocery stores

A fire department hosted a "smoke alarm installation day" where they installed free smoke alarms in low-income homes

A software company released a new video conferencing tool that supports up to 1,000 participantsResearchers found that drinking plenty of water throughout the day can improve focus and productivity

A new electric vehicle model was released with a driving range of over 400 miles on a single chargePolice seized a large quantity of illegal drugs during a raid on a warehouse in the industrial district

A popular food festival returned after a two-year hiatus drawing over 50000 visitors on its first dayThe national basketball team qualified for the Olympics after winning the regional championship

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• ·A charity raised $500000 to provide clean water to villages in Africa
• ·Scientists developed a new method to purify water using sunlight and a simple filter
• ·A airline introduced a new premium economy class with extra legroom and better amenities
• ·A hotel offered staycation packages with discounts for residents of the surrounding area
• ·International space agency shares images of recent asteroid flyby near Earth
• ·A local theater hosted a festival featuring plays written by young playwrights
• ·The national basketball team won the regional championship for the third year in a row
• ·A coffee chain announced it will offer free refills for customers with reusable mugs
• ·Toy store hosts craft day for kids to make holiday decorations
• ·The government started a program to help farmers switch to organic farming methods
• ·The national park service announced plans to improve trails and visitor facilities
• ·A construction company finished building a new elementary school with 20 classrooms
• ·Local firefighters rescued three people from a burning building early this morning with no serious injuries reported
• ·Police recovered a stolen painting worth $2 million during a raid on a private residence
• ·A local theater announced it will show classic films every Sunday during the winter months
• ·Pet sitting service offers dog walking and pet feeding services