A hotel added a rooftop garden where guests can pick fresh herbs and vegetables for cooking classes

The government started a program to help small businesses set up online stores and sell products digitallyA tech startup launched an app that helps users manage their personal finances and save money

Doctors urged people to get regular eye exams to detect vision problems and eye diseases earlyThe local museum hosted a lecture series with experts talking about various historical topicsA new study showed that air pollution can affect cognitive function in older adults

The city council announced plans to add more bike lanes to promote cycling as a mode of transportationA major airline added new in-flight snacks and meals made with organic ingredients

Scientists developed a lightweight material that is stronger than steel and used in car manufacturing

The school district added a financial literacy course to teach students about budgeting and savingCoast guard rescues boaters caught in storm off northern coast

Newspaper profiles local musician who won national music awardBiologists develop new pesticide that targets pests without harming bees

Gymnastics team wins first place at national competitionStudy finds that peppermint essential oil improves focus and concentration

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• ·The national soccer league announced plans to add a women’s division next year
• ·The country’s unemployment rate fell to 3.8% in August, the lowest level in over a decade, according to labor department data.
• ·Local farmers markets started accepting digital payments to make transactions easier for customers
• ·The city council approved a plan to expand the subway system
• ·Researchers developed a new battery that is 50% smaller than current models
• ·A celebrity chef published a new cookbook featuring easy-to-make recipes for busy families
• ·Police department launches campaign against distracted driving
• ·The national parliament passed a new law to protect endangered species imposing stricter penalties on illegal hunting
• ·Doctors successfully performed a rare organ transplant on a 5.5-year-old child giving them a new chance at life
• ·A new report showed that the number of people working from home has increased by 44% since the start of the decade
• ·Software company releases new app to help users manage personal finances
• ·A software company released an inventory-tracking tool for small retailers
• ·Local police launched a new initiative to reduce drunk driving, setting up checkpoints across the city on weekends.
• ·The national tennis tournament attracted top players from around the world
• ·Retailers introduced a new contactless payment system to speed up checkout times
• ·A government agency announced new guidelines for workplace safety