A tech company released a new laptop model that weighs just 1.2kg and has a 18-hour battery life

Local artists painted murals on the walls of an abandoned factory to brighten the neighborhoodThe government offered tax breaks to businesses that install solar panels on their buildings

A large bookstore opened a new location with a children’s play area and book club meetingsResearchers found that learning a musical instrument improves math skills in elementary studentsThe city started a composting program to turn food waste into fertilizer for public gardens

A famous singer announced a farewell tour after 30 years in the music industryDoctors developed a non-opioid painkiller that is effective for chronic back pain

The local zoo celebrated the birth of a baby giraffe as part of its endangered species program

Scientists built a solar panel that can generate electricity even on cloudy daysMajor electronics retailers announced early Black Friday sales starting in early November

Doctors at a children’s hospital successfully performed a rare heart surgery on a 6-month-old infantThe country’s inflation rate dropped to 1.9% in August the lowest in two years

Environmental activists organized a beach cleanup event collecting 7 tons of plastic wasteA best-selling author announced their next novel will focus on environmental conservation efforts

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• ·The government started a program to help farmers adopt sustainable farming methods
• ·A study revealed that social media use can reduce face-to-face communication skills in teens
• ·A local fire department held a fire safety workshop for residents teaching them how to prevent and respond to fires
• ·A hospital opened a new urgent care clinic to reduce wait times in the emergency room
• ·Scientists discovered a new way to clean up oil spills using a special type of foam
• ·Hardware store expands inventory of eco friendly building materials and tools
• ·Movie studio releases behind-the-scenes documentary about upcoming film
• ·Research shows that regular stretching reduces muscle pain after exercise
• ·A new high-speed internet service was launched in rural areas providing faster connectivity to underserved communities
• ·Engineers create portable water purifier for disaster zones
• ·Scientists developed a new type of battery that lasts twice as long as traditional ones
• ·A historic lighthouse on the coast underwent a six-month restoration to fix structural damage
• ·A retail store announced it would extend its opening hours to 10 PM during the holiday shopping season
• ·A team of historians published a new book about the country’s role in a major world event
• ·A library started offering book rentals by mail for homebound patrons
• ·A city installed new traffic lights with countdown timers to improve pedestrian safety