Local police solved a 10-year-old cold case using new DNA technology

A local newspaper expanded its coverage to include more small-town newsA bakery won a regional award for its chocolate cake

A construction project to widen a highway started this month and will take two years to finishA smartphone company offered a trade-in program for old phones to encourage recyclingA farmers market hosted a fall festival with pumpkin carving and hayrides

A hospital started a telemedicine program for patients in rural areasA national forest announced it will allow camping in more areas next year

A fashion brand started using recycled polyester to make its clothing

A city installed new traffic lights at busy intersectionsA local farm began selling fresh produce directly to consumers through a community-supported agriculture program

Engineers designed a new type of wind turbine that is quieter and more efficient than older modelsThe postal service introduced a new package tracking system to give customers real-time updates

A celebrity chef published a new cookbook featuring easy-to-make recipes for busy familiesResearchers calculated that recycling one ton of paper saves 17 trees and 7000 gallons of water

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• ·A study found that reading fiction can improve empathy and social skills
• ·Chocolate shop releases limited edition flavor for holiday season
• ·Local authorities opened a new food bank to provide meals for families struggling with food insecurity
• ·Wildlife sanctuary releases birds of prey back into wild
• ·A restaurant was featured on a national food show for its unique take on regional barbecue
• ·A global summit on gender equality concluded with a pledge to close the gender pay gap by 2035
• ·A coffee shop hosted a book reading event with a local author
• ·A large utility company invested $2.5 billion in wind farm projects in the northern states
• ·International medical team develops new treatment for drug resistant tuberculosis
• ·Pet store hosts adoption event for rescue dogs and cats
• ·A large retail company announced it will open its first store in Europe next year expanding its global presence
• ·A tech giant acquired a small AI startup for $500 million
• ·A cyclist broke the national record for the 50-kilometer race by 2 minutes
• ·A musician performed at a local music festival alongside national acts
• ·Global researchers find new link between gut bacteria and immune system strength
• ·A major airline added new in-flight snacks and meals made with organic ingredients