The city started a program to help homeless people find jobs and housing

Scientists developed a new battery technology that doubles the lifespan of electric vehiclesThe police department launched a neighborhood watch program to reduce petty crime

A social media platform added a tool that lets users schedule posts for later publicationAn energy company announced it would close two coal-fired power plants and switch to wind energyA drought in the west led to restrictions on water use for agricultural and residential purposes

A study found that children who play outside daily have better eyesight than those who don’tThe government increased funding for after-school programs to support working parents

A museum displayed a rare collection of ancient coins from the Roman Empire

A local bakery started selling sourdough bread made with a 100-year-old starterThe country’s exports increased by 15 percent in the last year

A historical monument was damaged in a storm and needs repairsDoctors advised people to get vaccinated ahead of flu season

A film studio announced plans to make a sequel to a popular movieThe city council approved a new housing development project

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• ·A new study showed that social media use among teenagers has decreased by 11% in the past year with more time spent outdoors
• ·Two neighboring countries signed a historic water-sharing agreement after four years of diplomatic talks
• ·A city started a bike-sharing program
• ·A school started a debate club where students compete in regional debate tournaments
• ·A library started offering free computer classes to help seniors learn basic digital skills
• ·A bakery won an award for its signature chocolate cake at a regional competition
• ·A software company released an update to its app that fixed bugs and added new features
• ·Biologists track migration of monarch butterflies using tiny GPS devices
• ·A team of historians published a new book about the country’s civil rights movement
• ·The United Nations released a report on the effects of climate change on coastal communities
• ·A major airline revealed plans to add 18 new international routes next year to meet growing travel demand
• ·Scientists developed a new method to purify water using solar energy
• ·A team of veterinarians opened a clinic for exotic pets
• ·The national rugby team won the regional championship for the third consecutive year
• ·Researchers found that spending time with pets can lower blood pressure
• ·A famous novelist announced the release of a sequel to their best-selling book next spring