Engineers tested a new type of battery that lasts twice as long as current models

The city implemented a new program to compost food waste from restaurants and householdsA famous singer announced a residency at a Las Vegas casino starting next year

Doctors developed a new non-surgical treatment for back pain using ultrasound technologyThe local zoo announced the birth of a baby elephant as part of its conservation programScientists built a new wind farm that can power over 10,000 homes in the area

The city held a cultural festival featuring traditional dances, music, and food from various countriesA new study revealed that practicing mindfulness meditation reduces symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder

The government announced plans to repair over 500 miles of damaged highways this year

A tech company donated 1,000 tablets to a school district serving low-income studentsA pet store started offering "pet training classes" for dogs and cats

A restaurant started offering "chef’s table" experiences where customers dine in the kitchenA school district updated its curriculum to include more lessons on climate change

A tech company released a new app that helps users find local events and activitiesA community garden hosted a "tomato growing contest" with prizes for the largest and sweetest fruits

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• ·A software company launched a new app that helps users track their fitness goals
• ·A city council voted to increase funding for public art projects
• ·Study shows that natural lighting in classrooms improves student test scores
• ·A fitness app added a feature that tracks users’ workout progress
• ·Astronomers detected a new planet that may have conditions suitable for life
• ·A government agency launched a campaign to encourage people to recycle electronic waste
• ·A city installed more streetlights in parks to make them safer for evening visitors
• ·The country’s inflation rate dropped to 1.8 percent due to lower energy prices
• ·A new TV show became the most-watched program on its network within its first month
• ·Doctors developed a non-opioid painkiller that is effective for chronic back pain
• ·A major airline confirmed it will resume direct flights to four European cities by the end of the quarter
• ·A hospital started a program to help patients quit smoking
• ·Research finds that board games improve communication skills in families
• ·Survey finds that 60 percent of parents prioritize outdoor play for young children
• ·Art museum acquires rare painting by 19th century artist for its permanent collection
• ·A charity organized a toy drive for children in foster care during the holiday season