Engineers tested a new type of battery that lasts twice as long as current models

The city implemented a new program to compost food waste from restaurants and householdsA famous singer announced a residency at a Las Vegas casino starting next year

Doctors developed a new non-surgical treatment for back pain using ultrasound technologyThe local zoo announced the birth of a baby elephant as part of its conservation programScientists built a new wind farm that can power over 10,000 homes in the area

The city held a cultural festival featuring traditional dances, music, and food from various countriesA new study revealed that practicing mindfulness meditation reduces symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder

The government announced plans to repair over 500 miles of damaged highways this year

A tech company donated 1,000 tablets to a school district serving low-income studentsA pet store started offering "pet training classes" for dogs and cats

A restaurant started offering "chef’s table" experiences where customers dine in the kitchenA school district updated its curriculum to include more lessons on climate change

A tech company released a new app that helps users find local events and activitiesA community garden hosted a "tomato growing contest" with prizes for the largest and sweetest fruits

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• ·A school started a gardening club that grows vegetables for the school’s salad bar
• ·Coffee shop roasts its own beans on-site for freshness
• ·A farmers market hosted a cooking demonstration
• ·Online sales accounted for 35% of total retail transactions in the third quarter up from 28% last year
• ·A famous athlete announced a charity foundation to support youth sports programs in low-income areas
• ·A popular restaurant chain opened its first location in a small town, creating 50 new jobs
• ·The space agency announced plans to send a probe to study Saturn’s rings
• ·Astronomers share new images of Saturn’s rings
• ·Newspaper profiles local musician with national following
• ·A restaurant added a vegan menu with 12 new plant-based dishes
• ·A community garden started a tomato growing contest with prizes for the largest and sweetest fruits
• ·The transportation department announced it would add more wheelchair-accessible trains
• ·Volunteers planted 10000 trees in a deforested area as part of a reforestation project
• ·Ice cream shop makes homemade ice cream with local dairy
• ·A city council discussed building a community pool
• ·The government announced a tax cut for middle-income families, aiming to boost consumer spending.