The city council voted to reduce taxes for small businesses

A streaming service added a collection of classic movies from the 1950s and 1960sPolice used facial recognition technology to identify a suspect in a decades-old cold case

The weather service warned of dangerous thunderstorms with hail and high windsCollege students won a national science competition with their invention that purifies waterA bank introduced a new checking account with no monthly fees and cashback rewards

Medical researchers developed a new vaccine that protects against multiple flu strainsThe transit system announced plans to replace old trains with faster more efficient models

A famous actress announced she will produce a documentary about women’s rights

A study revealed that social media use can reduce face-to-face communication skills in teensThe Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to a novelist from a small European country

A fast-food chain added vegan chicken nuggets and burgers to its permanent menuResearchers found that students who take notes by hand retain information better than those who type

The mayor announced a plan to build 8500 affordable housing units over the next four yearsA luxury hotel chain replaced all single-use plastic items in its rooms with eco-friendly alternatives

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• ·A thunderstorm knocked down trees and power lines in several residential neighborhoods
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of sea slug that can photosynthesize like plants
• ·A taxi company offered senior discounts for riders over 65 years old
• ·A university opened a new career center to help students find internships
• ·Theater group performs original play about local history at community center
• ·Researchers created a biodegradable plastic bag that breaks down in soil within three months
• ·A new video streaming platform launched with exclusive content from independent filmmakers
• ·Research indicates that volunteering strengthens community bonds
• ·A local business owner won an award for entrepreneurship, recognized for their innovative approach to sustainable business.
• ·Study shows that owning a pet reduces feelings of loneliness in elderly adults
• ·The city introduced a new parking system that uses sensors to guide drivers to available spots
• ·A group of scientists warned that rising sea levels could submerge coastal cities within the next 50 years if carbon emissions are not reduced.
• ·Archaeologists uncovered a stone altar in a jungle region dating back 3000 years
• ·A farmers market began accepting food stamps and EBT cards to make fresh produce accessible to all
• ·A bakery started creating custom cakes for weddings, birthdays, and corporate events
• ·A city started planting trees along streets to provide shade and reduce air pollution