Researchers developed a new method to clean up oil spills

A musician’s new album received five-star reviews from major music criticsA city council approved the construction of 400 new affordable housing units in the city

Scientists developed a rapid test for a bacterial infection that works without lab equipmentA retailer announced it would offer free shipping on all orders over $30 during its summer saleA severe hailstorm with golf ball-sized hail damaged crops on 50 farms in a rural area

A study revealed that students who take breaks during study sessions retain more informationThe government passed regulations to limit the amount of sugar in children’s breakfast cereals

A museum hosted a special event to celebrate the 100th anniversary of a famous invention

A coffee shop started using coffee grounds to make fertilizer for community gardensScientists identified a new species of orchid in the Amazon rainforest with unique purple blooms

A legendary rock band announced a reunion tour to celebrate the 40th anniversary of their debut albumThe country’s export of electronic goods increased by 20 percent in the last quarter

A hospital opened a new cancer treatment center with state-of-the-art medical equipmentResearchers found that reading to young children every day improves their language skills by age five

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• ·A city added more public restrooms
• ·Researchers developed a faster way to test for a common disease
• ·A gas leak at a residential complex forced 200 residents to evacuate temporarily
• ·A new study showed that meditating before work improves focus and productivity
• ·A farm began selling fresh flowers at the local farmers market
• ·A new TV show became the most-watched program of the year within a month of airing
• ·A farmer’s market added 10 new vendors selling handmade soaps and candles this season
• ·A restaurant added a breakfast menu that’s available all day
• ·The WHO launched a program to train healthcare workers in developing countries
• ·A thunderstorm caused damage to roofs and power lines in several neighborhoods
• ·A heavy rainstorm caused flooding in the basements of 80 homes in a suburban neighborhood
• ·Scientists developed a new test for early cancer detection
• ·A coffee shop began selling fair-trade coffee, ensuring farmers receive a living wage
• ·Biologists track movement of elephant herds using GPS collars
• ·Chemists develop new biodegradable plastic that breaks down in 6 months
• ·A tech startup developed a device that monitors indoor air quality and alerts users to pollutants