A music award ceremony was held last night with a rising star taking home the top prize for Best New Artist

A city added more bike lanes to connect residential areas to downtownA charity raised $100,000 to build a new playground in a low income neighborhood

A research study showed that spending time in green spaces reduces stress levels in urban residentsA sports equipment store began selling used gear at discounted prices to make sports more accessibleA local newspaper launched a digital subscription service to expand its readership

A bakery introduced a new line of gluten free pastries made with alternative floursA construction project to build a new elementary school is ahead of schedule

A smartphone company announced a new model with a longer battery life and better camera

A farmers market added 10 new vendors selling handmade crafts and artisanal foodsScientists invented a new type of battery that can store energy for longer periods of time

The school district announced it will hire more counselors to support students’ mental healthA new study showed that excessive use of smartphones can cause eye strain and headaches

Local artists painted colorful murals on the walls of a community center to brighten the spaceThe government offered grants to businesses that develop new technologies for clean energy

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• ·The country’s trade deficit decreased by 8 percent this year
• ·A farm started selling honey from its own beehives at local stores and markets
• ·A tech company announced it will lay off 1500 employees as part of a restructuring plan to focus on core products
• ·A city installed more public trash cans to reduce litter on sidewalks
• ·A tech company said it will release a new smartphone with a foldable screen set to hit stores next quarter
• ·A small business started selling handmade candles with natural scents that were featured in a lifestyle blog
• ·The city introduced a new parking app that lets users pay for parking with their phones
• ·A city added 15 new bike racks in downtown areas to encourage eco-friendly transportation
• ·Scientists at a leading university discovered a potential breakthrough in treating Alzheimer’s disease using new drug compounds
• ·A new study revealed that children who read for 30 minutes a day have better language skills than those who don’t
• ·Local residents protested against the construction of a new highway through a park
• ·Police used facial recognition technology to identify a suspect in a decades-old cold case
• ·The university offered online courses to students from other countries
• ·The local zoo announced plans to build a new exhibit for endangered primates
• ·A television show received high ratings for its season finale
• ·A study found that regular dancing can improve balance and reduce fall risks in seniors