A taxi company updated its app to allow customers to schedule rides up to 7 days in advance

The city council voted to increase funding for public art installationsA major car manufacturer revealed its first fully electric SUV model

Local police launched a campaign to prevent distracted drivingScientists observed a rare astronomical event involving two passing cometsA charity organization started a program to provide free meals to elderly residents

The national opera company announced its upcoming season featuring classic productionsA new study showed that remote work improves employee productivity for some industries

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

Local businesses partnered to host a street festival celebrating local cultureA government agency launched a water conservation campaign, encouraging residents to reduce usage

A tech company announced plans to expand its operations to three new countries next yearA local theater produced a musical that received positive reviews from local critics

A school district hired 50 new teachers to reduce class sizes in elementary schoolsA coffee shop introduced a new line of specialty teas, including herbal and loose-leaf varieties

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• ·A tech company launched a new smart home device that controls lighting and temperature
• ·Archaeologists discovered ancient tools made from bone in a cave system
• ·Scientists developed a new type of battery that lasts twice as long as traditional ones
• ·The central bank announced it would ease monetary policy to support lending to small and medium-sized enterprises
• ·Scientists reported an increase in coral reef health in marine protected areas
• ·Scientists test new drug that may slow progression of Parkinson’s disease
• ·A celebrity chef opened a new restaurant specializing in farm-to-table cuisine
• ·A pet rescue organization started a pet food bank to help low-income pet owners feed their animals
• ·The government passed a law to increase the minimum age for buying tobacco products
• ·A study revealed that excessive screen time is linked to poor sleep quality in teenagers
• ·A tech company partnered with a local college to offer internships to students studying computer science
• ·The government passed a law to protect consumers from high credit card fees
• ·Heavy snow closed several schools and government offices in northern parts of the country
• ·City launches bike sharing program with 500 stations across downtown areas
• ·A company launched a new drone that can plant 10,000 trees per day aiming to combat deforestation
• ·A tech company released a new version of its software with improved performance