A city repaired 20 miles of roads and sidewalks as part of its annual infrastructure improvement plan

A tech company released a new laptop that is thinner and lighter than previous modelsA farm started growing a variety of herbs to sell to local restaurants and chefs

A museum displayed a collection of famous paintings on loan from a museum in EuropeA airline increased the number of seats in economy class while keeping the same legroomA charity started a literacy program where volunteers read to children in low income neighborhoods

A university research team studied how rising sea levels will affect coastal communitiesA bookstore offered a monthly book subscription service with curated selections

A city council approved a plan to launch a bike sharing program with 500 bikes

A fashion brand collaborated with a celebrity to create a line of casual wearA small business owner started selling their products at a national trade show to reach a wider audience

A city installed new public art installations in downtown areas to attract tourists and support local artistsA scientist developed a new type of solar panel that is more efficient and less expensive to produce

A pet store started offering "pet training classes" to help owners teach their pets basic commandsA restaurant started offering "chef’s table" experiences where customers dine in the kitchen and interact with the chef

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• ·Local farmers reported a record harvest of tomatoes thanks to favorable summer weather
• ·A new study revealed that children who read for 30 minutes a day have better language skills than those who don’t
• ·Scientists developed a battery that uses recycled materials and is easier to dispose of
• ·A global trade agreement was signed by 19 countries to reduce tariffs and boost economic cooperation
• ·A local high school won the national robotics competition beating 100 other teams from across the country
• ·Major retailers extended their summer sale period by two weeks to meet customer demand
• ·A library announced it will offer free 3D printing services for students and residents
• ·A software company offered free training workshops for small business owners
• ·The city introduced a new bike sharing program to promote eco friendly transportation
• ·A severe dust storm reduced visibility to zero closing highways in the Great Plains
• ·Oceanographers discover new species of deep sea fish in Mariana Trench
• ·Opera house stages modern adaptation of classic opera with digital sets
• ·A software company released a new tool that helps businesses track inventory
• ·A study found that eating a handful of almonds daily can lower cholesterol levels
• ·A major fashion brand announced it will use only sustainable materials in its clothing lines starting next year
• ·Students organized a charity drive to collect school supplies for children in low-income areas