The city started a program to help homeless people find jobs and housing

Scientists developed a new battery technology that doubles the lifespan of electric vehiclesThe police department launched a neighborhood watch program to reduce petty crime

A social media platform added a tool that lets users schedule posts for later publicationAn energy company announced it would close two coal-fired power plants and switch to wind energyA drought in the west led to restrictions on water use for agricultural and residential purposes

A study found that children who play outside daily have better eyesight than those who don’tThe government increased funding for after-school programs to support working parents

A museum displayed a rare collection of ancient coins from the Roman Empire

A local bakery started selling sourdough bread made with a 100-year-old starterThe country’s exports increased by 15 percent in the last year

A historical monument was damaged in a storm and needs repairsDoctors advised people to get vaccinated ahead of flu season

A film studio announced plans to make a sequel to a popular movieThe city council approved a new housing development project

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• ·The country’s trade deficit decreased by 8 percent this year
• ·Fashion show raises money for women’s shelter with designs by local designers
• ·A tech company released software that helps small businesses manage online payments
• ·A large-scale music festival will take place in the park next summer
• ·A tech company released a language-learning app that uses gamification to make learning fun
• ·A celebrity chef opened a cooking school for people who want to learn professional skills
• ·A small business started selling handmade candles with natural scents that were featured in a lifestyle blog
• ·A new movie starring a popular actor received five nominations at a major film awards ceremony
• ·A charity organization started a campaign to raise awareness about mental health
• ·Researchers calculated that using public transit reduces carbon emissions by 45% per person
• ·Local firefighters rescued three people from a burning building early this morning with no serious injuries reported
• ·A famous author won a national book award for their latest novel about World War II
• ·Scientists discovered a new method to clean oil spills more effectively
• ·Local police solved a theft case using DNA evidence from a crime scene
• ·Gymnastics team wins first place at regional competition
• ·Health officials issued a public warning about a rise in seasonal flu cases, urging vulnerable groups to get vaccinated.