Researchers developed a new method to clean up oil spills

A musician’s new album received five-star reviews from major music criticsA city council approved the construction of 400 new affordable housing units in the city

Scientists developed a rapid test for a bacterial infection that works without lab equipmentA retailer announced it would offer free shipping on all orders over $30 during its summer saleA severe hailstorm with golf ball-sized hail damaged crops on 50 farms in a rural area

A study revealed that students who take breaks during study sessions retain more informationThe government passed regulations to limit the amount of sugar in children’s breakfast cereals

A museum hosted a special event to celebrate the 100th anniversary of a famous invention

A coffee shop started using coffee grounds to make fertilizer for community gardensScientists identified a new species of orchid in the Amazon rainforest with unique purple blooms

A legendary rock band announced a reunion tour to celebrate the 40th anniversary of their debut albumThe country’s export of electronic goods increased by 20 percent in the last quarter

A hospital opened a new cancer treatment center with state-of-the-art medical equipmentResearchers found that reading to young children every day improves their language skills by age five

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• ·Scientists developed a faster diagnostic test for a common childhood illness that delivers results in 15 minutes
• ·Archaeologists unearth ancient pottery fragments at site near historic village
• ·The national hockey league started its new season with a record number of viewers
• ·Pharmacists remind people to get flu shots before winter season
• ·Archaeologists found evidence of an ancient civilization in a cave system
• ·Local police increased patrols to reduce crime in residential areas
• ·Researchers found that playing musical instruments can improve brain function
• ·A pet rescue organization found homes for 300 dogs and cats in the past six months
• ·A construction project to widen a highway started this month and will take two years to finish
• ·A famous director announced a new film project based on a true historical event
• ·Researchers studied the effects of social media on mental health in teenagers
• ·A professional sports team hired a new head coach with a history of leading teams to championship wins
• ·A farm started selling honey from its own beehives
• ·Scientists warned that ocean acidification is threatening the survival of shell-forming creatures
• ·A fire department conducted a fire safety workshop at a local elementary school
• ·The national symphony orchestra performed a concert to celebrate its 50th anniversary