The city council voted to add more benches and water fountains in public parks

A river in the south overflowed its banks causing damage to 50 farms and several roadsA study found that listening to music while exercising can improve performance by 15%

The government passed a law to raise the minimum age for buying tobacco products to 21A museum offered free admission to all visitors on national holidaysA local café started serving plant-based milk options like oat almond and soy milk

Researchers developed a new battery that is smaller lighter and more powerful than current onesThe railway service announced it would offer free coffee and tea to passengers during morning commutes

A new TV show became the most-watched program on its network within its first month

A study revealed that eating breakfast every day helps people maintain a healthy weightA cyclist won the national time trial championship with a time of 1 hour 12 minutes

A public library started lending e-readers pre-loaded with best-selling booksResearchers found that eating dark leafy greens can increase iron levels in anemic patients

The city announced it will install more public Wi-Fi hotspots in parks and plazasA tech company launched a new smartwatch that monitors blood sugar levels without needles

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• ·Electronics store offers back to school discounts on laptops and tablets
• ·A city installed more streetlights in parks to make them safer for evening visitors
• ·A hotel began offering eco-friendly packages that include bike rentals and guided nature hikes
• ·Scientists developed a way to recycle plastic into clothing fibers
• ·A construction company built a new school in a growing neighborhood
• ·A photographer collaborated with a local business to create promotional photos for their new product line
• ·A bakery won first place at a regional food festival for its apple pie
• ·A musician released a new single that reached the top 10 on regional music streaming charts
• ·Coast guard holds drill to prepare for hurricane season
• ·Scientists identified a new gene that affects how the body processes carbohydrates
• ·A city banned smoking in outdoor dining areas of restaurants
• ·The fire department responded to a large blaze at a commercial building downtown
• ·City officials approved funding for a new public transit line connecting suburban areas
• ·A gym added a new weight training section with state-of-the-art equipment
• ·The national opera company performed a new production to critical acclaim
• ·The school board voted to increase the number of art and music classes in elementary schools