A bakery started making custom wedding cakes with hand-piped designs

A tech startup launched an app that helps users track and reduce their household energy consumptionFarmers in the northern region reported higher corn yields due to improved irrigation systems

A city announced plans to install 100 new public Wi-Fi hotspots in parks and community centersA charity organization distributed 5,000 blankets to homeless shelters ahead of winterResearchers found a potential link between daily walking and reduced risk of type 2 diabetes

A popular clothing brand announced it will phase out plastic packaging by the end of next yearA high school hosted its first international cultural festival, featuring food and performances from 15 countries

A university opened a new research lab focused on developing sustainable battery technologies

A small town organized a cleanup event that removed 3 tons of litter from local riversDietitian recommends adding leafy greens to daily meals for iron and vitamin K

Bus company updates fleet with more fuel-efficient vehiclesPhotography exhibit focusing on urban wildlife opens at city gallery

Scientists test new vaccine for preventing childhood pneumoniaCommunity center provides free tutoring for students preparing for exams

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• ·Researchers found a potential link between diet and reduced risk of certain diseases
• ·Newspaper reports increase in small business openings in downtown area this year
• ·Firefighters use drones to monitor wildfire spread in rural areas
• ·A popular social media app let users choose who can see their posts with new privacy settings
• ·A tech startup created a new device that monitors air quality and alerts users to pollutants
• ·Scientists invented a new type of solar panel that can be integrated into building windows
• ·Wrestling team wins state championship for sixth consecutive year
• ·A new study showed that social media use among teenagers has decreased by 11% in the past year with more time spent outdoors
• ·A bakery started making sourdough bread that ferments for 48 hours
• ·A clothing brand announced it will stop using fur in all its products immediately
• ·Bus company introduces new app for tracking routes and arrival times
• ·The local fire department held a open house to teach residents about fire safety
• ·The government announced plans to upgrade public libraries with new technology and resources
• ·The city hosted an international conference on climate change solutions
• ·A new study finds that regular exercise can improve mental health in adults
• ·Heavy rain caused a river to overflow its banks flooding nearby farmland