Engineers developed a new battery technology that extends electric vehicle range by 50%

The city launched a program to give free bike helmets to children in low-income neighborhoodsA famous actress announced she will star in a new film based on a true historical event

Doctors advised people with chronic conditions to get flu shots early this yearThe government allocated funds to build new hospitals in rural areas with limited healthcareA large shopping center held a grand opening event with discounts and live entertainment

Scientists developed a process to turn agricultural waste into biodegradable packagingLocal residents signed a petition against the closure of a community garden to build a parking lot

The national archive made thousands of historical photographs available for free online

A major airline added direct flights to two new Asian cities starting in the fallThe national hockey league started its new season with a special charity game

A tech company released a software update to fix bugs in its popular appThe government provided financial assistance to small businesses damaged by a tornado

A local farmers’ market started selling homemade bread and pastries from local bakersWeather forecasters warned of a cold front that will bring freezing rain to the south

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• ·A heat advisory was issued for southern states with temperatures expected to reach 105°F
• ·A supermarket chain started selling “imperfect” fruits and vegetables at discounted prices
• ·Scientists discovered a new method to clean plastic pollution from oceans
• ·A pet store started offering pet birthday parties for customers’ furry friends
• ·A major retailer announced plans to open 30 new stores in small towns across the country
• ·Book publisher releases memoir by famous political figure
• ·Researchers created a fast test method for a common infectious disease
• ·A photographer won a national award for a series of photos highlighting the impact of climate change on small towns
• ·The national library digitized thousands of old documents to make them accessible online
• ·The national postal service said it will increase delivery speeds with most packages now arriving within 2 days
• ·Study reveals that reusable water bottles cut plastic waste by 90 percent
• ·School newsletter features student art and writing
• ·A bookstore chain announced it would host monthly author events to encourage reading in communities
• ·The local museum hosted a night at the museum event with special tours and activities
• ·An airline announced it will offer direct flights to a popular tourist destination
• ·A museum acquired a valuable painting by a 20th-century artist