A breakthrough in battery technology was announced, with a new design that can charge electric vehicles in just 15 minutes.

Wrestling team wins state championship for sixth consecutive yearStudy shows that audiobooks help improve reading comprehension in struggling readers

Toy store hosts DIY craft day where kids make their own stuffed animalsPostal service adds extra delivery days during holiday season to handle packagesMovie theater offers family friendly matinees with reduced ticket prices

Research indicates that gratitude journaling reduces stress hormones in adultsHardware store offers classes on basic plumbing and electrical repairs

Coast guard rescues boaters caught in storm off northern coast

Newspaper profiles local musician who won national music awardA tech company announced plans to expand its operations to a new city

Doctors discovered a new way to treat allergies with fewer side effectsThe local community organized a clean up event for a popular beach area

A new study showed that meditation can help improve focus and concentrationThe city hosted a music festival featuring local and international artists

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• ·Engineers built a new dam to provide flood control and hydroelectric power to a region
• ·Newspaper covers story of local farmer who grows heirloom vegetables for restaurants
• ·Toy store hosts DIY craft day where kids make their own stuffed animals
• ·Gymnastics team wins gold medal at regional competition
• ·A major airline offered discounted tickets for travelers who book their trips three months in advance
• ·A new report showed renewable energy now accounts for 30% of the country’s total energy production
• ·A study in a top medical journal found daily exercise can improve mental health by reducing anxiety and depression symptoms
• ·Farmers reported higher demand for heirloom vegetables at local farmers’ markets
• ·The city introduced a new parking app to help drivers find available spots
• ·The government invested in the development of wind and solar energy projects
• ·A major airline revealed it will add 15 new international routes next year to meet rising travel demand
• ·The national opera company announced a new production of a classic opera
• ·Weather forecasters warned of a possible hurricane approaching the coast
• ·Scientists developed a faster and more accurate test for a virus
• ·The prime minister attended a summit on global food security in Rome
• ·A tech company acquired a smaller startup to expand its product line