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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• ·Weather forecasters predicted above-average temperatures for the upcoming summer raising concerns about heatwaves
• ·A small business owner started a podcast about entrepreneurship that gained 10,000 listeners
• ·The stock market dropped 1.5% after a leading tech company reported lower-than-expected sales
• ·A new messaging app launched with end-to-end encryption for all user conversations
• ·The transit system announced plans to add Wi-Fi to all buses and trains by next fall
• ·Researchers at a marine lab discovered a new species of coral in the Pacific Ocean, which could help restore damaged reefs.
• ·Research indicates that getting seven to eight hours of sleep improves athletic performance
• ·A farm used solar panels to power its farm stand and reduce energy costs
• ·Engineers completed a new water treatment plant that removes microplastics from drinking water
• ·A taxi company added electric vehicles to its fleet, cutting fuel costs by 40%
• ·Researchers found that spending time with pets can lower blood pressure
• ·A study showed that teachers who use video lessons have more engaged students
• ·Local business wins award for best customer service in the region
• ·A severe drought in the western region has led to water restrictions with residents asked to limit water usage
• ·The government announced plans to upgrade rural internet infrastructure to match urban speeds
• ·Scientists discovered a new method to purify water that is cheaper and more effective than current methods