A bookstore hosted a meet-and-greet with a best-selling young adult author

Gardening experts share tips for growing vegetables in small spacesBasketball team wins national championship after final game overtime

Study finds that reading physical books improves comprehension better than e booksLocal government organizes clean up event for city parksElectronics manufacturer reduces prices of laptop models ahead of holiday season

Archaeologists uncover ancient artifacts at site dating back 2000 yearsDietitians recommend adding more whole grains to daily meals

Bus company introduces new app for tracking routes and arrival times

Photography exhibition showcases images of endangered wildlifeThe postal service introduced a same-day delivery service for packages in major cities

A celebrity chef cooked a special meal for a charity gala that raised $600000 for hunger reliefResearchers calculated that taking public transit instead of driving saves 200 gallons of gas per year

A city started a composting program for residents that turns food waste into garden fertilizerA snowstorm in the northwest dumped two feet of snow closing schools and government offices

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• ·Scientists developed a new method to clean oil spills using natural bacteria
• ·Scientists test new drug that may slow progression of Alzheimer’s disease
• ·A study revealed that students who study in quiet environments retain information better than those in noisy settings
• ·A popular coffee chain introduced new vegan menu options
• ·A government program provided grants to small businesses affected by recent natural disasters
• ·Car manufacturer unveils electric car with self-driving features
• ·A study showed that drinking green tea regularly can boost metabolism in adults
• ·A software company launched a fitness app that tracks workouts and meal plans
• ·A major bank announced it will offer low-interest loans to small businesses owned by women and minorities
• ·A local theater company announced a new season featuring classic plays and original works by local playwrights
• ·The city council approved plans to renovate an old historic building downtown
• ·A theater company staged a production of a classic play with a modern twist
• ·Local authorities launched a new recycling program for electronic waste like old phones and computers
• ·Retailers introduced a new contactless payment system to speed up checkout times
• ·Toy company releases educational games that teach coding to young children
• ·A music festival organizer added more stages to accommodate larger crowds