The school district launched an anti-bullying hotline for students to report incidents

The national rugby team won the regional championship for the third consecutive yearEngineers developed a new type of battery that can charge electric vehicles in 15 minutes

A local art gallery opened a new exhibition featuring works by female artists from around the worldExperts warned that rising sea levels could submerge several coastal towns by 2050A new study showed that working from home improves work-life balance for 70% of employees

The airport announced it will install new biometric scanners to speed up passenger check-inVolunteers planted over 10,000 trees in a local forest to restore damaged ecosystems

A popular music award show revealed its list of nominees including several independent artists

Teachers are using virtual reality headsets to take students on virtual field trips to historical sitesA hotel started offering complimentary breakfast for all guests, increasing bookings by 25%

A musician performed at a charity gala that raised $45,000 for a local nonprofitA construction company finished building a new apartment complex with 150 units

A study found that reading before bed can help people fall asleep fasterA small business owner started selling handmade jewelry at local craft fairs

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• ·A city installed new streetlights that use LED bulbs to reduce energy consumption by 50%
• ·Engineers designed a new type of bridge that can expand and contract with temperature changes
• ·A construction company finished building a new apartment complex with affordable units
• ·The stock market closed at a new high after a week of steady growth
• ·Car dealership offers test drives of new electric vehicles
• ·A car manufacturer revealed a new electric sedan with a 500-mile driving range
• ·A popular pizza chain announced plans to open 40 new locations in midwestern states next year
• ·The city council approved a project to build a new skate park and community garden
• ·The public transit system offered discounted fares for commuters who travel outside rush hour
• ·A professional basketball player signed a five-year contract worth $210 million with a hometown team
• ·A heavy rainstorm caused flooding in the basements of 80 homes in a suburban neighborhood
• ·Engineers develop portable water purification system for disaster relief
• ·A hospital started a cancer support group
• ·Weather forecasters predicted above-average temperatures for the coming summer raising concerns about heatwaves
• ·A construction company used recycled materials to build a new shopping center, reducing waste by 40%
• ·A popular coffee chain announced plans to open stores in several new countries