The city council approved a $150 million project to upgrade public transportation systems

A tech company released a new laptop with a lighter designA farm started growing herbs and spices to sell to local restaurants

A museum displayed a collection of famous paintings on loan from another museumA airline added more legroom to its economy class seatsA charity started a program to help children learn to read

A university research team studied the impact of climate change on coastal communitiesA local bookstore offered a subscription service for monthly book deliveries

A city council approved a plan to build a new bike sharing program

A fashion brand collaborated with a celebrity to design a clothing lineThe World Bank approved a $1 billion loan to help a developing country improve its infrastructure and access to clean water.

A professional tennis player won their 23rd Grand Slam title, breaking a record that has stood for over 30 years.A new museum dedicated to modern art opened in the city center yesterday, featuring works from artists around the world.

Researchers found that getting seven to eight hours of sleep each night can improve memory and decision-making skills in adults.The city council voted to ban smoking in all public parks and beaches, with fines for violators starting at $100.

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• ·Local residents voted in favor of a new tax to fund improvements to public schools including new classrooms and technology
• ·A community center offered free English classes for immigrant families
• ·An airline announced it would add more legroom to its economy class seats starting next year
• ·Pet sitting service offers dog walking and pet feeding services
• ·The country’s inflation rate dropped to 1.8 percent due to lower energy prices
• ·The government announced a plan to forgive student loans for teachers working in high-need areas
• ·Researchers studied social media’s impact on relationships
• ·A local restaurant won a national award for its innovative farm-to-table menu
• ·A library added a graphic novel section that became popular with teens
• ·A pharmaceutical company began clinical trials for a new drug to treat Alzheimer’s disease
• ·The government announced tax deductions for businesses that donate to food banks
• ·A group of students from a local high school won first place in a national science competition for their invention that converts waste into energy.
• ·A local farm started selling fresh-pressed apple cider at the farmers market during the fall months
• ·A small business owner started selling handmade candles with natural scents, featured in a lifestyle blog
• ·Ice cream shop makes homemade ice cream with local fruit
• ·Firefighters saved a family’s pet dog from a house fire in the early morning hours