Researchers developed a new battery that is smaller lighter and more powerful than current ones

A flood in a river valley damaged 50 homes and a local elementary schoolA startup launched an app that helps users find local farmers markets and farm stands

Local restaurants started offering family-style meals for takeout to support large householdsThe World Bank provided funding to build new schools in rural areas of a developing countryA tennis player won a tournament after coming back from two sets down in the final

A museum hosted an exhibit of ancient Greek artifacts on loan from a museum in AthensResearchers found that lack of exercise can lead to muscle loss in adults over 50

The city banned single-use plastic straws in all restaurants and cafes

An oil company announced it will invest in carbon capture technology at its refineriesA car manufacturer unveiled a new hybrid SUV that gets 60 miles per gallon on the highway

Police arrested four suspects in connection with a series of burglaries in a wealthy neighborhoodA popular music festival announced it would add a second weekend due to high ticket demand

The national soccer team tied their final group match securing a spot in the knockout roundA pharmaceutical company received approval to sell a new drug for treating childhood asthma

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• ·A pet store started offering exotic pet supplies for reptiles and birds
• ·Scientists reported that coral reefs in the Great Barrier Reef are showing signs of recovery
• ·A study found that volunteering can improve overall happiness and life satisfaction
• ·Researchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within three months
• ·The government passed a law to limit noise pollution from construction sites and loud events
• ·A local newspaper won a state journalism award
• ·The postal service announced it will expand its package delivery service to include Sunday deliveries
• ·Researchers studied the impact of urban light pollution on the mating habits of fireflies
• ·An energy company announced it would close two coal-fired power plants and switch to wind energy
• ·Study finds that reading to infants helps develop early language skills
• ·A study found time in nature reduces adult stress levels by up to 40%
• ·Researchers calculated that taking public transit instead of driving saves 200 gallons of gas per year
• ·A photographer captured photos of a local sunset that went viral on social media
• ·A study revealed that eating fish twice a week can improve brain health and memory
• ·A popular social media platform introduced new privacy settings for users
• ·A famous designer launched a new clothing line inspired by traditional culture