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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• ·A study revealed that drinking peppermint tea can help relieve digestive issues like bloating
• ·A farm switched to organic farming methods
• ·Researchers found that playing team sports improves teamwork skills in teenagers
• ·A software company introduced a new project management tool that integrates with popular productivity apps
• ·The national weather service issued an extreme heat advisory for the southern states this week
• ·A new study revealed that drinking green tea may have health benefits for the immune system
• ·Local restaurants started offering catering services for small events to support their businesses
• ·A school district started a summer school program for students needing extra help in math and reading
• ·Researchers calculated that using public transportation instead of cars can reduce traffic congestion by 30%
• ·Juice bar uses locally grown fruits and vegetables for all menu items
• ·Research finds that playing board games improves problem solving skills in children
• ·A charity launched a program to teach seniors how to video chat with family members
• ·The city council approved a new housing development project
• ·The national basketball team won the regional championship securing a spot in an international tournament
• ·The government passed a law to increase funding for public healthcare by 20%
• ·Research shows that volunteering improves mental health and happiness