The city council approved a project to build a new public pool in the northern neighborhood

Engineers tested a new type of biodegradable building material for low-cost housingResearchers published a study linking regular fruit consumption to better skin health

City officials approved funding for a new public transit line connecting suburban areasA best-selling author announced a new book focusing on environmental activismFarmers reported higher demand for heirloom vegetables at local farmers’ markets

The stock market rose 2 percent following positive reports on consumer spendingA new animal shelter opened to provide care for stray cats and dogs in the city

Doctors warned about increased cases of seasonal allergies due to earlier pollen seasons

An international charity sent medical teams to support rural hospitals in developing countriesScientists invented a new type of battery that can store energy for longer periods of time

The school district announced it will hire more counselors to support students’ mental healthA new study showed that excessive use of smartphones can cause eye strain and headaches

Local artists painted colorful murals on the walls of a community center to brighten the spaceThe government offered grants to businesses that develop new technologies for clean energy

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• ·A popular social media app added a feature that lets users create and share short cooking videos
• ·Scientists discovered a way to use algae to produce biofuel
• ·Scientists made a breakthrough in renewable energy storage technology
• ·Scientists developed a new method to convert plastic waste into fuel
• ·The city introduced a new parking system that uses sensors to guide drivers to available spots
• ·A research team discovered a new property of a common chemical compound
• ·A local business association organized a networking event for small business owners and entrepreneurs
• ·Scientists developed a new method to purify water using sunlight and a simple filter
• ·Researchers found that listening to music helps reduce anxiety
• ·The country’s education system introduced new assessment methods
• ·A startup created a portable solar charger that can power a laptop for 12 hours using only sunlight
• ·Scientists reported that coral reefs in the Great Barrier Reef are showing signs of recovery
• ·Pet hospital offers wellness plans for pets at affordable prices
• ·Scientists captured footage of a rare deep-sea creature never seen before
• ·A library started a book club for teens that focused on young adult fiction
• ·Local police organized a neighborhood safety patrol with volunteer residents