Weather experts reported that this year’s autumn has been the driest in 30 years

A new study showed that social isolation is harmful to physical and mental healthThe city council decided to add more bus routes to improve public transportation

A popular coffee chain planned to open new stores in small citiesScientists developed a safe method to recycle electronic wasteThe school district changed the school start time to allow students more sleep

Researchers found that gardening is a good way to reduce anxietyThe government started a program to help farmers adopt sustainable farming methods

A tech startup launched an app that helps people learn foreign languages quickly

Doctors developed a new treatment for asthma that is more effective for childrenResearch shows that laughter therapy reduces chronic pain in elderly patients

Hardware store expands inventory of eco friendly building materials and toolsBird watchers spot rare migratory bird in local wetland preserve

Freelance platform launches new feature to connect writers with publishing clientsGeologists study impact of melting glaciers on sea level rise in Arctic region

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• ·Researchers announced a breakthrough in battery technology with a new design that charges electric vehicles in 12.5 minutes
• ·A city hosted a book festival that featured author talks and book signings
• ·Engineers completed a new bridge that connects two cities, reducing travel time by 40 minutes
• ·Highway department starts road repair project on busy interstate highway
• ·A sports league changed its schedule to reduce travel time for teams during the season
• ·A local café introduced a new menu item inspired by international cuisine
• ·The World Bank approved a $1.2 billion loan to help a developing country build clean water systems
• ·A clothing brand announced it will stop using leather in all its products immediately
• ·The national basketball team qualified for the international tournament
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage people to get vaccinated against measles
• ·A team of engineers completed a project to upgrade the city’s wastewater treatment system
• ·The national volleyball team won a decisive victory securing their spot in the Olympic Games
• ·The national basketball league announced a new sponsorship deal with a sports drink company
• ·Local farmers markets started offering online ordering and curbside pickup for customers
• ·A new TV show based on a true story became the most-watched program in its time slot
• ·A city council discussed plans to improve public transportation for people with disabilities