The city council approved plans to build a new water treatment plant

A school added a "coding club" that competed in a regional coding competitionA photographer captured photos of a local sunset that went viral on Instagram

A hotel added a "fitness center" with cardio machines and free weights for guestsA musician released a new album that was reviewed positively by a national music magazineA construction company used recycled steel to build a new office building

A study showed that spending time with friends can improve mental health and reduce stressA small business owner expanded their online store to include international shipping

A city installed new street signs to make downtown easier to navigate

A scientist discovered a new way to clean up oil spills using natural bacteriaLocal police seized over $1.2 million worth of illegal drugs during a raid on a suspected trafficking ring

A new high-speed train service was launched reducing travel time between two major cities from 3.5 hours to 1.2 hoursAn environmental organization reported that the number of endangered sea turtles has increased by 28% over the past decade

A major film studio announced it will release 17 new movies next year including several sequels to popular franchisesThe national economy grew by 3.3% in the last quarter exceeding economists’ expectations

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• ·An energy company announced it will close all its coal-fired power plants by 2030
• ·A coffee shop added a drive-thru
• ·Local hospitals introduced online appointment services to make it easier for patients
• ·Local schools reported a 93% attendance rate this year up from 86% the previous year
• ·Doctors performed the first successful face transplant in the country giving a patient a new identity after a severe accident
• ·Research shows that meditation practice lowers blood pressure in hypertensive patients
• ·A tech company announced it would release a new smartphone with a better camera and longer battery life
• ·A bookstore expanded its collection of books in Spanish French and Chinese
• ·A major film studio announced it will release 15 new movies next year including franchise sequels
• ·A hotel added a fitness center with cardio machines and free weights for guests to use
• ·A local artist painted a mural to celebrate the city’s cultural diversity
• ·A study showed that students who study in groups retain information better than those who study alone
• ·Scientists identified a gene that may increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease
• ·A research team made a breakthrough in finding a cure for a common virus
• ·The central bank announced it would inject $7 billion into the economy to boost job creation
• ·A local farm started selling pumpkins and gourds during the fall for Halloween and Thanksgiving decorations