Scientists developed a new battery that is more durable and environmentally friendly

A famous actor announced they will star in a biographical film about a civil rights iconA study revealed that excessive screen time can reduce attention spans in children by 25%

The government launched a program to provide free internet access to low-income householdsMudslides in mountainous areas blocked three major highways stranding thousands of motoristsA startup developed a new device that monitors air quality and sends alerts to users’ phones

Local restaurants reported a 38% increase in customers during the summer tourist seasonThe World Bank approved a $1.2 billion loan to help a developing country build clean water systems

A tennis player won their 24th Grand Slam title breaking a decades-old record

A new art museum opened in the city center featuring works by contemporary artists from around the worldThe military sent troops to assist in disaster relief after a hurricane hit the east coast

A snowstorm in the northern states canceled over 600 flights and closed government officesA tech company announced it will open a new headquarters creating 2500 new jobs

Local authorities launched a recycling program for electronic waste like old phones and laptopsThe Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying income inequality

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• ·A city council voted to increase funding for public transportation
• ·A professional soccer player signed a five-year contract with a European club worth $80 million
• ·Researchers found that eating dark leafy greens improves eye health in children
• ·A school started a garden club that grows vegetables and sells them to the school cafeteria
• ·A fashion store started offering alteration services to ensure clothes fit customers perfectly
• ·An airline partnered with a rental car company to offer bundled travel packages
• ·A government program provided financial assistance to first time homebuyers
• ·Hardware store sells compost bins to encourage home recycling
• ·Doctors performed the first successful face transplant in the country giving a patient a new identity after a severe accident
• ·Police arrested seven individuals suspected of running a fraudulent online shopping scheme
• ·Researchers announced a breakthrough in battery technology with a new design that charges electric vehicles in 13 minutes
• ·Education ministers from across the region agreed to adopt a unified curriculum for primary and secondary schools
• ·Scientists discovered a new way to produce clean energy
• ·Electronics store offers discounts on laptops for back to school season
• ·A study found that listening to music while working increases productivity by up to 17% in some people
• ·A grocery store started selling pre-cut fruit cups for on-the-go snacks