A tech company released a new laptop model that weighs just 1.2kg and has a 18-hour battery life

Local artists painted murals on the walls of an abandoned factory to brighten the neighborhoodThe government offered tax breaks to businesses that install solar panels on their buildings

A large bookstore opened a new location with a children’s play area and book club meetingsResearchers found that learning a musical instrument improves math skills in elementary studentsThe city started a composting program to turn food waste into fertilizer for public gardens

A famous singer announced a farewell tour after 30 years in the music industryDoctors developed a non-opioid painkiller that is effective for chronic back pain

The local zoo celebrated the birth of a baby giraffe as part of its endangered species program

Scientists built a solar panel that can generate electricity even on cloudy daysMajor electronics retailers announced early Black Friday sales starting in early November

Doctors at a children’s hospital successfully performed a rare heart surgery on a 6-month-old infantThe country’s inflation rate dropped to 1.9% in August the lowest in two years

Environmental activists organized a beach cleanup event collecting 7 tons of plastic wasteA best-selling author announced their next novel will focus on environmental conservation efforts

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• ·The city council voted to extend public transit service to 24 hours on weekends
• ·A new study showed that students who get 8 hours of sleep a night get better grades
• ·A study published in a science journal found that exposure to natural sunlight can improve cognitive function in children
• ·A study found that spending time with pets can improve mental health in elderly people
• ·A bakery won first place at a regional food competition for its signature sourdough bread
• ·A new report showed that renewable energy jobs have increased by 25% over the past two years.
• ·A hotel chain announced it will offer free stays to healthcare workers during holidays
• ·An oil company announced it will invest in carbon capture technology
• ·Researchers found that eating dark leafy greens can increase iron levels by 20% in anemic patients
• ·Local authorities launched a campaign to clean up a polluted river with volunteers collecting over 8 tons of trash
• ·The government planned to build 5,000 new affordable housing units in urban areas
• ·A team of veterinarians opened a new clinic specializing in the care of exotic pets like reptiles
• ·A sports team traded a star player to another team for two up and coming athletes
• ·A charity raised funds to support animal rescue groups during hurricane season
• ·The government launched a campaign to promote eco-tourism in national parks
• ·Researchers found that listening to music while studying helps improve test scores