A local newspaper won a state journalism award for its investigative report on government waste

A bakery introduced a line of low-sugar pastries to cater to customers with dietary restrictionsA coffee shop started offering "coffee tasting flights" where customers can sample three different types of coffee

A university opened a new science lab equipped with state-of-the-art technology for student researchA taxi company launched a mobile app that allows customers to split fares with friendsA fashion designer used natural dyes made from flowers and plants to color fabrics for a new collection

A library started offering "tech help sessions" where volunteers assist residents with using smartphones and computersA farm began selling grass-fed beef and free-range eggs to local restaurants and grocery stores

A fire department hosted a "smoke alarm installation day" where they installed free smoke alarms in low-income homes

A software company released a new video conferencing tool that supports up to 1,000 participantsResearchers found that drinking plenty of water throughout the day can improve focus and productivity

A new electric vehicle model was released with a driving range of over 400 miles on a single chargePolice seized a large quantity of illegal drugs during a raid on a warehouse in the industrial district

A popular food festival returned after a two-year hiatus drawing over 50000 visitors on its first dayThe national basketball team qualified for the Olympics after winning the regional championship

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• ·A bookstore hosted a poetry slam where local poets competed for a cash prize
• ·A fast-food chain announced it will reduce sugar in children’s meals by 50%
• ·Hikers discover new trail in national park that connects two popular areas
• ·The government passed a law to increase the minimum wage for workers
• ·The school district announced that classes will start later to improve student attendance
• ·Engineers built a prototype of a flying car which successfully completed its first test flight
• ·Survey reveals that most travelers prefer eco friendly hotels when planning trips
• ·A charity started a program to help elderly homeowners with minor home repairs
• ·A study published in a top medical journal found daily exercise can improve mental health by reducing anxiety symptoms
• ·A global summit on public health concluded with a plan to improve access to vaccines in developing countries
• ·Researchers calculated that recycling one ton of aluminum saves enough energy to power a home for 10 years
• ·A hospital opened a new emergency room to handle the growing number of patients
• ·Researchers found that a diet high in whole grains can lower the risk of heart disease
• ·A major film studio announced it will release 17 new movies next year including several sequels to popular franchises
• ·A local restaurant won a national award for its food
• ·Tennis star wins grand slam tournament for the third time in career