Researchers developed a new battery that is smaller lighter and more powerful than current ones

A flood in a river valley damaged 50 homes and a local elementary schoolA startup launched an app that helps users find local farmers markets and farm stands

Local restaurants started offering family-style meals for takeout to support large householdsThe World Bank provided funding to build new schools in rural areas of a developing countryA tennis player won a tournament after coming back from two sets down in the final

A museum hosted an exhibit of ancient Greek artifacts on loan from a museum in AthensResearchers found that lack of exercise can lead to muscle loss in adults over 50

The city banned single-use plastic straws in all restaurants and cafes

An oil company announced it will invest in carbon capture technology at its refineriesA car manufacturer unveiled a new hybrid SUV that gets 60 miles per gallon on the highway

Police arrested four suspects in connection with a series of burglaries in a wealthy neighborhoodA popular music festival announced it would add a second weekend due to high ticket demand

The national soccer team tied their final group match securing a spot in the knockout roundA pharmaceutical company received approval to sell a new drug for treating childhood asthma

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• ·Engineers developed a new type of solar panel that is 59% more efficient than current models
• ·A grocery store started offering discounts on expired food to reduce food waste
• ·Local schools started teaching coding as part of the curriculum
• ·A local animal shelter rescued over 150 abandoned pets during a winter storm appealing for foster homes
• ·Art gallery showcases works by emerging local artists
• ·A cyclist won the national championship after a 200-mile race through mountainous terrain
• ·Shoe brand makes shoes from recycled rubber and organic cotton
• ·Local firefighters responded to a chemical spill at a factory evacuating nearby residents as a precaution
• ·A hospital started a mental health clinic for veterans with PTSD and other conditions
• ·A study showed that practicing yoga daily can improve flexibility and reduce back pain
• ·A taxi company added a lost and found feature to its app to help riders recover lost items
• ·An airline announced it would add new routes to popular vacation spots in Europe
• ·Research indicates that meditation reduces symptoms of anxiety
• ·A local café introduced a new specialty coffee drink
• ·Local newspaper publishes special section on 100 year history of the city
• ·The central bank raised interest rates by 0.25% to curb rising inflation which reached 6.8% last month