A local newspaper won a state journalism award for its investigative report on government waste

A bakery introduced a line of low-sugar pastries to cater to customers with dietary restrictionsA coffee shop started offering "coffee tasting flights" where customers can sample three different types of coffee

A university opened a new science lab equipped with state-of-the-art technology for student researchA taxi company launched a mobile app that allows customers to split fares with friendsA fashion designer used natural dyes made from flowers and plants to color fabrics for a new collection

A library started offering "tech help sessions" where volunteers assist residents with using smartphones and computersA farm began selling grass-fed beef and free-range eggs to local restaurants and grocery stores

A fire department hosted a "smoke alarm installation day" where they installed free smoke alarms in low-income homes

A software company released a new video conferencing tool that supports up to 1,000 participantsResearchers found that drinking plenty of water throughout the day can improve focus and productivity

A new electric vehicle model was released with a driving range of over 400 miles on a single chargePolice seized a large quantity of illegal drugs during a raid on a warehouse in the industrial district

A popular food festival returned after a two-year hiatus drawing over 50000 visitors on its first dayThe national basketball team qualified for the Olympics after winning the regional championship

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• ·A pharmaceutical company received approval to sell a new drug for treating childhood asthma
• ·A bakery introduced a low-sugar line of cookies and pastries for customers with dietary restrictions
• ·The city’s public transport system added wheelchair-accessible buses to all routes
• ·A city launched a program to help refugees integrate into society with language classes and job training
• ·A school district announced it will provide free mental health counseling for students
• ·A professional basketball player signed a four-year contract worth $190 million with a new team
• ·Researchers calculated that taking public transit instead of driving saves 200 gallons of gas per year
• ·A major smartphone brand announced a new model with a built-in solar charging feature
• ·A hospital opened a new rehabilitation center for patients recovering from injuries
• ·Research shows that stretching after exercise reduces muscle soreness by 50 percent
• ·A local school district announced it will introduce coding classes for elementary school students starting next semester
• ·A popular social media platform launched a new feature to help users detect fake news
• ·Video game studio announces release date for highly anticipated sequel
• ·Study shows that family dinners improve communication between parents and teens
• ·The government announced a new program to help small businesses adopt digital tools
• ·A grocery store started selling locally grown fruits and vegetables which increased customer loyalty