Power company starts pilot program for smart meters to help customers save energy

Weather experts reported that this year’s rainfall has been above averageA team of archaeologists uncovered ancient tools used by early humans

The country’s export of tech products set a new record this yearA charity organization sent medical supplies to hospitals in a developing countryScientists developed a new vaccine to protect livestock from a disease

The city council approved plans to create a new nature reserveResearchers found that exercise helps improve memory in older adults

A local bookstore hosted an author signing event with a best-selling writer

The national basketball team won a key game to advance in the tournamentA major hotel chain announced it will eliminate single-use toiletries in its rooms, replacing them with refillable containers to reduce waste.

A new study revealed that pet owners have lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels than non-pet owners, according to a medical journal.The government announced it will cut taxes for middle-class families by 10%, starting next tax year, to boost disposable income.

A wildfire in the national forest has burned over 10,000 acres; firefighters are working around the clock to contain the blaze.A new social media platform launched this week, focusing on privacy and user control, in response to concerns about data sharing.

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• ·Scientists discovered a new plant that can be used to make a natural insect repellent
• ·Local newspaper publishes special section on local businesses celebrating anniversaries
• ·Ambulance service expands to cover rural areas with new satellite stations
• ·Researchers published a study showing that eating a breakfast high in protein reduces midday hunger
• ·A major cosmetics brand said it will stop animal testing on all its products worldwide
• ·Scientists developed a new way to grow crops in arid regions with limited water
• ·The space agency successfully deployed a new satellite to study climate change
• ·A city installed public Wi-Fi in parks
• ·A grocery store started selling pre-cut fruit cups for healthy on-the-go snacks
• ·A hospital opened a new rehabilitation center for patients recovering from strokes and injuries
• ·A new survey found 65% of parents support extended school hours for after-school programs
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of bird in a remote forest
• ·A library added a collection of graphic novels and comic books to attract younger readers
• ·The city hosted a music festival with local and international artists
• ·A new study revealed that drinking green tea may have health benefits for the immune system
• ·A large retail company said it will phase out single-use plastics in all its stores by the end of 2025