A local high school’s robotics team won second place at an international competition in Tokyo

A tech company released a new laptop that is lighter and more powerful than previous modelsA river overflowed its banks after heavy rain causing damage to nearby farms

A study found that listening to classical music can improve focus while studyingThe government passed a law to raise the legal age for buying alcoholA museum offered free admission to veterans on national holidays

A local café started serving vegan desserts made with coconut milkResearchers developed a new battery that is 50% smaller than current models

The railway service announced it would offer free coffee to passengers during morning commutes

A new TV show became the most-watched program of the year within a month of airingTV network announces new drama series from award winning screenwriter

Research shows that regular social gatherings improve mental health in adultsPlant nursery offers wide variety of native plants for home gardens

Lifeguards teach water safety classes at community swimming poolDigital marketing conference attracts bloggers and content creators from across the country

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• ·Police arrested four suspects linked to a series of thefts in the city’s business district
• ·Toy company creates educational toys that teach coding basics to toddlers
• ·A community garden hosted a harvest festival with live music and a potluck using garden produce
• ·A smartphone company announced a new partnership with a wireless carrier to offer better deals
• ·A new TV show based on a true story became the most-watched program in its time slot
• ·Heavy snowfall disrupted air travel and road traffic in northern parts of the country.
• ·Postal service delivers holiday packages ahead of schedule this year
• ·Local police reported a 16% drop in traffic violations after launching a public awareness campaign
• ·A school started a music festival for students to showcase their talents
• ·Scientists found a link between lack of sleep and increased stress levels
• ·A national park started a program to remove invasive plant species
• ·Local schools started teaching coding as part of the curriculum
• ·A famous author released their first novel in five years
• ·Coffee shop switches to compostable cups and straws to reduce plastic waste
• ·A major airline said it will add 20 new international routes next year to meet growing travel demand
• ·A major airline announced it would offer free Wi-Fi on all international flights