A local newspaper won a state journalism award for its investigative report on government waste

A bakery introduced a line of low-sugar pastries to cater to customers with dietary restrictionsA coffee shop started offering "coffee tasting flights" where customers can sample three different types of coffee

A university opened a new science lab equipped with state-of-the-art technology for student researchA taxi company launched a mobile app that allows customers to split fares with friendsA fashion designer used natural dyes made from flowers and plants to color fabrics for a new collection

A library started offering "tech help sessions" where volunteers assist residents with using smartphones and computersA farm began selling grass-fed beef and free-range eggs to local restaurants and grocery stores

A fire department hosted a "smoke alarm installation day" where they installed free smoke alarms in low-income homes

A software company released a new video conferencing tool that supports up to 1,000 participantsResearchers found that drinking plenty of water throughout the day can improve focus and productivity

A new electric vehicle model was released with a driving range of over 400 miles on a single chargePolice seized a large quantity of illegal drugs during a raid on a warehouse in the industrial district

A popular food festival returned after a two-year hiatus drawing over 50000 visitors on its first dayThe national basketball team qualified for the Olympics after winning the regional championship

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• ·Scientists developed a new method to remove oil spills from ocean water more efficiently
• ·A golfer won a major tournament with a hole-in-one on the final hole
• ·A study found that eating a handful of almonds daily can lower cholesterol levels
• ·Teachers called for more funding to improve classroom resources
• ·Mathematicians solve long-standing problem in algebra
• ·Researchers studied how exercise affects brain health
• ·A bakery made custom cupcakes for events
• ·Research shows that eating more fruits reduces the risk of certain diseases
• ·School newsletter shares student artwork and poetry
• ·A renowned artist’s latest exhibition opened to critical praise attracting over 13000 visitors on its first weekend
• ·The government invested $300 million in building new solar energy farms in the southwest
• ·A study showed that drinking water before meals can help with weight management
• ·A track and field athlete won three gold medals at the regional games in sprint and long jump events
• ·A severe hurricane made landfall on the southeastern coast bringing strong winds and heavy rain to the area
• ·Engineers develop portable water purification system for disaster relief
• ·A university research team found that daily stretching can reduce back pain by 25% in office workers