The city council approved plans to build a new skate park in a community park

Car manufacturers announced plans to double production of electric vehicles by 2026A drought in the western states led to reduced crop yields for local farmers

The Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to two scientists for their work on sustainable energyA local community center started offering free language classes for immigrants and refugeesA retail company raised its employee minimum wage to $19 per hour benefiting 15000 workers

Researchers found that a diet high in whole grains can lower the risk of heart diseaseThe prime minister met with international leaders to discuss climate change action plans

A fire at a manufacturing plant in the industrial zone forced nearby residents to evacuate

A new video streaming platform launched with exclusive content from independent filmmakersA city banned plastic bags in retail stores to reduce waste

A tech company released a new app that helps users manage their financesA farm started selling honey from its own beehives

A museum hosted a workshop on photography for beginnersA airline offered free checked bags for passengers traveling with children

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• ·A university opened a new science lab with state-of-the-art micro
• ·A music festival announced it will use 100 percent renewable energy for next year’s event
• ·A taxi company added electric vehicles to its fleet cutting fuel costs by 40%
• ·A library hosted digital literacy classes for adults learning to use email and online banking
• ·A hotel started offering pet-friendly rooms with beds and bowls for guests’ furry companions
• ·A celebrity chef opened a cooking school to teach people how to prepare healthy meals
• ·A powerful storm hit the eastern coast causing widespread power cuts and forcing coastal residents to evacuate
• ·A smartphone app that helps users find local volunteer opportunities reached 1 million downloads
• ·The railway service added more trains during rush hour to reduce overcrowding
• ·A government program provided small businesses with grants to upgrade their online stores
• ·The city council approved a $110 million project to repair aging sewage systems
• ·A popular music festival announced it would feature headlining performances from three Grammy-winning artists
• ·Scientists discovered a new plant species with potential medicinal properties
• ·A city added more streetlights in residential areas to improve safety
• ·The national rugby team won the regional championship for the third time
• ·An energy company announced it would close three coal-fired power plants and invest in solar energy