A restaurant was featured on a national food show for its unique take on regional barbecue

The police department launched an app that lets users report traffic accidents and road hazardsA luxury hotel chain announced it will eliminate single-use plastic toiletries in all rooms

Scientists created a new method to clean up oil spills using naturally occurring bacteriaThe community center opened a new swimming pool and fitness classes for senior citizensA new study revealed that air pollution from cars affects children’s lung development by age 5

The government started a campaign to encourage citizens to register to vote before the deadlineA popular online store added a line of eco-friendly cleaning products made from natural ingredients

Researchers developed a vaccine to protect cattle from a disease that has been killing herds

The city council approved plans to build a new public library in the eastern part of townThe city banned single-use plastic utensils in all food service establishments

An oil company announced it will build a carbon capture facility to reduce emissionsA small plane crashed in a mountainous area with the pilot rescued by a search team

A study showed that eating more vegetables can reduce the risk of certain cancers by 30%The postal service introduced a new express delivery option for packages within 24 hours

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• ·A film won several awards at an international film festival
• ·Scientists discovered that a common herb has anti-inflammatory properties
• ·Wrestling team wins state championship for fourth year in a row
• ·Local community groups organized a cleanup effort to remove plastic waste from the city’s main river
• ·A study found green tea boosts the immune system
• ·The national postal service said it will increase delivery speeds with most packages now arriving within 2 days
• ·An international charity launched a campaign to provide clean drinking water to 590000 people in drought-affected areas
• ·Dance school holds annual recital featuring performances by 300 students
• ·A tech company announced it would release a new smartwatch with advanced health monitoring features
• ·Wages grew by 4.1% in the past year outpacing inflation for the first time in three years
• ·A tech company announced it would release a new smartphone with a better camera and longer battery life
• ·The school district provided free breakfast for all students in primary schools
• ·A airline introduced a new premium economy class with extra legroom and better amenities
• ·A tech company announced a partnership with a car manufacturer to develop self - driving cars
• ·Heavy snowfall disrupted air travel and road traffic in northern parts of the country.
• ·The Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying poverty alleviation