Local police solved a 10-year-old cold case using new DNA technology

A local newspaper expanded its coverage to include more small-town newsA bakery won a regional award for its chocolate cake

A construction project to widen a highway started this month and will take two years to finishA smartphone company offered a trade-in program for old phones to encourage recyclingA farmers market hosted a fall festival with pumpkin carving and hayrides

A hospital started a telemedicine program for patients in rural areasA national forest announced it will allow camping in more areas next year

A fashion brand started using recycled polyester to make its clothing

A city installed new traffic lights at busy intersectionsA local farm began selling fresh produce directly to consumers through a community-supported agriculture program

Engineers designed a new type of wind turbine that is quieter and more efficient than older modelsThe postal service introduced a new package tracking system to give customers real-time updates

A celebrity chef published a new cookbook featuring easy-to-make recipes for busy familiesResearchers calculated that recycling one ton of paper saves 17 trees and 7000 gallons of water

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• ·The national parliament passed a new law to protect endangered species imposing stricter penalties on illegal hunting
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage citizens to use public transport instead of cars
• ·Researchers found that gardening can reduce symptoms of depression by 35%
• ·Lifestyle magazine shares tips for energy-efficient homes
• ·A hotel added a fitness center with cardio machines and weights for guests
• ·A coffee shop sold fair-trade coffee
• ·A small business owner started a podcast about entrepreneurship, gaining 8,000 monthly listeners
• ·A software company released a free version of its app to attract more users
• ·Doctors successfully performed a rare organ transplant on a 5-year-old child giving them a new chance at life
• ·A community held a festival to celebrate cultural diversity with food music and dance from different countries
• ·The community center offered free cooking classes focused on healthy, low-cost meals
• ·The government provided grants to businesses that develop eco-friendly products
• ·A construction project to build a new airport terminal began
• ·Researchers found that playing musical instruments can improve brain function
• ·The national rugby team won a regional tournament after a thrilling final match
• ·Researchers found that learning to play an instrument improves memory in the elderly