Researchers announced a battery technology breakthrough with a new design that charges electric vehicles in 15 minutes

A new study showed that 65% of parents prefer in-person school events over virtual gatheringsThe federal reserve indicated it may lower interest rates slightly to stimulate economic growth

A historic bookstore in the downtown area was renovated to preserve its 19th-century architectureMajor electronics retailers announced they will extend their holiday return policy to 60 daysDoctors at a cancer center successfully treated a patient using a new immunotherapy drug

The country’s trade surplus grew by 9% in the third quarter due to increased export demandEnvironmental activists organized a march in the capital to demand stricter plastic waste laws

A renowned journalist announced the release of a new book about global political changes

Local schools started offering after-school robotics programs for middle school students this weekWeather forecasters predicted a strong storm system that could bring heavy rain to the eastern states

A large hotel brand announced it will eliminate single-use toiletries to minimize plastic wasteThe country’s unemployment rate fell to its lowest level in 15 years due to job growth in tech and healthcare

A historical preservation group restored a 19th-century lighthouse that will open as a tourist attractionResearchers found that spending time gardening reduces symptoms of anxiety in older adults

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• ·Car dealership offers low interest financing for new electric vehicles
• ·A study found that drinking plenty of water improves concentration and productivity in office workers
• ·Scientists found that spending time in forests can improve respiratory health by reducing air pollution exposure
• ·A research study found that spending time with pets improves mental health in seniors
• ·The government announced tax deductions for businesses that donate to food banks
• ·A study found nuts reduce cholesterol
• ·Book publisher releases memoir by former world leader detailing political career
• ·A school’s theater program put on a production of The Wizard of Oz that sold out 5 shows
• ·A university awarded honorary degrees to three leaders in the fields of science and education
• ·Local artists organized a community art project to decorate abandoned buildings
• ·A photographer captured photos of a local sports team’s championship win for their yearbook
• ·A sports equipment store sponsored a youth sports league to help cover costs for participants
• ·A heatwave in the southwest caused temperatures to reach 105 degrees for seven straight days
• ·A popular streaming service added thousands of new movies and TV shows to its library, including several exclusive titles.
• ·Researchers developed a new method to clean up oil spills
• ·A hospital opened a new neonatal intensive care unit to care for premature babies