The transportation department began repaving a 15-mile stretch of highway to improve safety

A medical study found that getting seven to eight hours of sleep improves memory retentionThe government announced plans to build a new airport terminal to handle more passengers

An electronics company recalled a model of tablets due to a potential battery issueStudents organized a charity drive to collect school supplies for children in low-income areasA professional runner set a new national record in the marathon at a recent race

Scientists created a new type of battery that can power a phone for a full week on one chargeThe police department launched a new program to teach self-defense to senior citizens

A social media platform added a feature to help users filter out harmful content

An energy company announced it would invest $5 billion in wind energy projectsA severe snowstorm hit the northern region closing schools and highways and disrupting public transportation

A tech company announced it will launch a new smart home device that can control all household appliances with voice commandsA global organization launched a campaign to end child labor aiming to help 15 million children by 2030

A local school held a science fair with students presenting projects on topics like renewable energy and space explorationA study found that listening to music while working can increase productivity by up to 20% in some people

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• ·The government provided financial assistance to small businesses affected by a recent storm
• ·Scientists observed a rare atmospheric phenomenon that created colorful lights in the sky
• ·A heatwave in the western states pushed temperatures to 112°F leading to school closures
• ·A famous author won a national literary award for their latest novel about the Civil Rights Movement
• ·Car company unveils electric SUV with range of over 300 miles on single charge
• ·A new movie starring a popular actor earned $45 million on its opening weekend
• ·Basketball team wins state championship after double-overtime game
• ·A new study showed that social media use among teenagers has decreased by 11% in the past year with more time spent outdoors
• ·A new shopping mall is set to open next month with over 100 stores
• ·The city council voted to build new library branches
• ·Scientists at a leading lab developed a new test that detects a common virus in just five minutes
• ·Clothing brand creates line of clothing using recycled plastic bottles from oceans
• ·Researchers found that eating more fruits reduces the risk of certain diseases
• ·Study shows that listening to audiobooks improves reading comprehension
• ·Research finds that drinking green tea improves focus and concentration
• ·The country’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.2% in September the lowest in 15 years