The city council voted to expand public transit service to late-night hours

The government passed a law to increase the minimum wage for workers in the service industryA popular fashion brand collaborated with a celebrity to create a limited-edition collection

Doctors discovered a new way to diagnose a serious illness using a simple blood testThe local zoo planned to build a new exhibit for its collection of exotic birdsA new study indicated that listening to upbeat music while exercising can boost endurance

The city hosted an international marathon with runners from over 30 countriesScientists found a new planet in the habitable zone of a nearby star system

The government invested in wind energy projects to reduce reliance on fossil fuels

A tech company donated money to support coding programs in middle schoolsResearchers published a study showing that eating breakfast helps children focus in school

A major retailer announced plans to open 25 new stores in rural communitiesThe national tennis tournament attracted top players from 30 different countries

A local theater company performed a musical in a public park for freeThe government announced plans to repair aging bridges in urban and rural areas

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• ·Researchers developed a new method to turn seawater into fresh drinking water at a lower cost
• ·Biologists track migration of monarch butterflies using tiny GPS devices
• ·Engineers tested a new type of biodegradable building material for low-cost housing
• ·A famous musician announced a world tour to promote their latest album
• ·Scientists developed a new battery technology that charges faster and lasts longer
• ·A software company released an inventory-tracking tool for small retailers
• ·The local zoo welcomed a new baby gorilla born as part of its conservation program
• ·Scientists developed a way to recycle plastic into building materials
• ·Study shows that pets help reduce anxiety in college students
• ·A study found that drinking plenty of water improves concentration and productivity in office workers
• ·A pharmaceutical firm reported positive results from trials of a new drug for treating Parkinson’s disease
• ·A school district started a after-school program that offers tutoring and extracurricular activities
• ·A local farmers’ market started selling homemade jams and honey
• ·Newspaper profiles local musician who signed with major record label
• ·Car manufacturer unveils electric car with self-driving features
• ·Global health organization releases new guidelines for preventing respiratory illnesses