Local farmers markets started accepting food stamps to make fresh produce more accessible

A drought in the west led to a ban on outdoor watering for residential and commercial propertiesA study found that children who play video games with their parents have stronger family bonds

The government increased funding for public transportation to add more buses during rush hourA museum displayed a rare collection of vintage cars from the 1920s and 1930sA local bakery started selling vegan donuts made with coconut milk and organic flour

Engineers designed a new type of wind turbine that makes 30% less noise than older modelsThe postal service announced it would increase the price of stamps by 2 cents starting next month

A celebrity chef opened a new restaurant specializing in Asian fusion cuisine in the downtown area

Researchers calculated that recycling one ton of paper saves 7000 gallons of water and 463 gallons of oilRadio station hosts fundraiser to collect food for local food bank

Engineers develop portable water purification system for disaster reliefWrestling team wins state championship for fourth year in a row

Study shows that listening to audiobooks improves reading comprehensionToy store hosts character meet and greet event for kids during weekend

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• ·A hospital hired more nurses to reduce patient to nurse ratios in the medical ward
• ·A tech company released a new smartphone with a longer battery life
• ·The stock market jumped 3% after a key company reported higher-than-expected quarterly profits
• ·Local businesses offered special discounts to customers who use bicycles instead of cars to shop
• ·A construction company used 3D printing technology to build parts of a new building
• ·The local zoo celebrated the birth of a baby giraffe as part of its endangered species program
• ·A construction project to build a new elementary school in a growing neighborhood started
• ·Engineers developed a new type of solar panel that is more efficient than previous models
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of insect in a tropical rainforest
• ·Researchers found that reading fiction can improve empathy and understanding of others
• ·A school started a theater program that put on a production of a classic play
• ·Highway department repairs potholes on major highways before winter
• ·A severe hailstorm damaged crops and vehicles in a farming community leading to significant losses
• ·A farm started selling grass-fed beef directly to consumers through its website and farm stand
• ·The university invited a renowned expert to give a lecture on technology innovation
• ·A study found that eating breakfast every day improves academic performance in high school students