Local police solved a 10-year-old cold case using new DNA technology

A local newspaper expanded its coverage to include more small-town newsA bakery won a regional award for its chocolate cake

A construction project to widen a highway started this month and will take two years to finishA smartphone company offered a trade-in program for old phones to encourage recyclingA farmers market hosted a fall festival with pumpkin carving and hayrides

A hospital started a telemedicine program for patients in rural areasA national forest announced it will allow camping in more areas next year

A fashion brand started using recycled polyester to make its clothing

A city installed new traffic lights at busy intersectionsA local farm began selling fresh produce directly to consumers through a community-supported agriculture program

Engineers designed a new type of wind turbine that is quieter and more efficient than older modelsThe postal service introduced a new package tracking system to give customers real-time updates

A celebrity chef published a new cookbook featuring easy-to-make recipes for busy familiesResearchers calculated that recycling one ton of paper saves 17 trees and 7000 gallons of water

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• ·A snowstorm in the northeast canceled over 800 flights and closed public transit
• ·Study shows that owning a pet reduces feelings of loneliness in elderly adults
• ·A tech company launched a new smartphone with a durable design for outdoor use
• ·A bookstore started a book club for teens focusing on young adult fiction
• ·A hotel added a fitness center with cardio machines and weights for guests
• ·A café introduced a seasonal lavender latte that became a viral hit on social media
• ·A national park started a program to protect endangered birds
• ·The country’s inflation rate dropped to 2.1% in July the lowest in three years
• ·A major oil company announced it will invest $10 billion in renewable energy over the next decade, shifting away from fossil fuels.
• ·Doctors advised people with chronic conditions to get flu shots early this year
• ·Local police reported a 16% drop in traffic violations after launching a public awareness campaign
• ·Astronomers share new images of Mars taken by rover
• ·The mayor announced a plan to build 8500 affordable housing units over the next four years
• ·A local school district announced it will introduce coding classes for elementary school students starting next semester.
• ·A large retail company announced it will open its first store in Europe next year expanding its global presence
• ·A school district introduced a new lunch program offering more plant-based meal options