A tech company recalled one of its laptop models due to a potential fire hazard caused by a faulty battery.

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 recycling

A farmers market hosted a fall festival with pumpkin carving and hayridesA 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 clothingA city installed new traffic lights at busy intersections

Researchers studied the impact of social media on teen self-esteem

A bookstore hosted a poetry reading with local poetsA local café started serving plant-based milk options for customers with dietary restrictions

Researchers developed a new type of solar panel that works efficiently even on cloudy daysThe railway service announced it would offer free Wi-Fi on all its trains by the end of the year

A new TV show based on a true story became the most-watched program in its time slotA study revealed that eating breakfast every day can improve concentration in schoolchildren

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• ·Local school district adds mental health counselors to all middle and high schools
• ·A bakery launched a line of vegan cupcakes that were featured in a local lifestyle magazine
• ·A cyclist won the national time trial championship with a time of 1 hour 12 minutes
• ·A severe storm hit the eastern coast causing widespread power outages and forcing coastal residents to evacuate
• ·Track and field athletes set personal bests at regional invitational meet
• ·A bakery introduced a line of low-sugar pastries, including muffins and scones, for health-conscious customers
• ·A startup created a new smart thermostat that learns user habits to save energy
• ·Wrestling team wins state championship for fifth year in a row
• ·Bird watchers record sighting of endangered eagle in state park
• ·A cyclist won the national road race championship after a 185-mile race
• ·Study reveals that family camping trips increase children’s appreciation for nature
• ·A wildlife sanctuary opened a new exhibit featuring native birds of prey, including eagles and owls
• ·A study revealed that social media use can affect self-esteem in young adults
• ·The railway service announced it would upgrade its ticketing system to allow mobile check-in
• ·Research shows that regular social gatherings reduce loneliness in empty nesters
• ·A musician released a charity single with all proceeds going to disaster relief efforts