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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• ·Doctors developed a new cream to treat eczema and other skin conditions
• ·Major grocery chains announced plans to cut plastic packaging by 30 percent next year
• ·A major airline offered discounted tickets for early bookings
• ·A tech company announced it would plant a tree for every product sold
• ·A tech giant acquired a small AI startup for $500 million
• ·Scientists developed a new type of pesticide that only targets harmful insects
• ·A study found that spending time with pets lowers stress hormones and improves mood in adults
• ·Scientists have discovered a new species of insect that aids in pollinating rare wildflowers
• ·A tech startup launched an app that tracks spending and helps users save money for goals
• ·Medical researchers found that regular swimming can improve lung capacity by 15%
• ·A professional athlete donated $1 million to build a sports center in his hometown
• ·A coffee shop hosted a charity fundraiser where $1 from each drink sold went to a local school
• ·A tech company introduced a new password manager app that helps users create and store secure passwords
• ·A tech company released a new laptop model that weighs just 1.2kg and has a 18-hour battery life
• ·A wildlife sanctuary released a report on the success of its animal conservation programs
• ·Car manufacturer unveils new electric vehicle with longer battery life