The city council voted to reduce taxes for small businesses

A streaming service added a collection of classic movies from the 1950s and 1960sPolice used facial recognition technology to identify a suspect in a decades-old cold case

The weather service warned of dangerous thunderstorms with hail and high windsCollege students won a national science competition with their invention that purifies waterA bank introduced a new checking account with no monthly fees and cashback rewards

Medical researchers developed a new vaccine that protects against multiple flu strainsThe transit system announced plans to replace old trains with faster more efficient models

A famous actress announced she will produce a documentary about women’s rights

A study revealed that social media use can reduce face-to-face communication skills in teensThe Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to a novelist from a small European country

A fast-food chain added vegan chicken nuggets and burgers to its permanent menuResearchers found that students who take notes by hand retain information better than those who type

The mayor announced a plan to build 8500 affordable housing units over the next four yearsA luxury hotel chain replaced all single-use plastic items in its rooms with eco-friendly alternatives

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• ·A community organized a cultural heritage day that celebrated the history of the area’s original residents
• ·Tech firm Microsoft unveiled a new software tool to help businesses manage remote teams
• ·A popular coffee chain introduced a new cold brew made with locally sourced beans
• ·A hotel started offering pet-friendly rooms with beds and bowls for guests’ animals
• ·The national rugby team won the championship after a final game that went into overtime
• ·Researchers found that eating avocados regularly can lower bad cholesterol levels
• ·A farmer’s market added 10 new vendors selling handmade soaps and candles this season
• ·A golfer won a tournament by three strokes after a strong final round
• ·The national hockey league started its new season with a special opening ceremony
• ·The local museum added new interactive exhibits to attract more visitors
• ·A new species of bird was spotted in a national park
• ·A popular streaming service added 100 new documentaries about environmental issues
• ·A study showed that spending time with friends can reduce stress levels
• ·A scientist developed a new type of solar panel that is more efficient than current models
• ·A famous actress announced she will direct her first documentary next year
• ·A software company released an update to its popular app that fixes bugs and adds new features