A taxi company updated its app to allow customers to schedule rides up to 7 days in advance

The city council voted to increase funding for public art installationsA major car manufacturer revealed its first fully electric SUV model

Local police launched a campaign to prevent distracted drivingScientists observed a rare astronomical event involving two passing cometsA charity organization started a program to provide free meals to elderly residents

The national opera company announced its upcoming season featuring classic productionsA new study showed that remote work improves employee productivity for some industries

Engineers tested a new type of battery that lasts twice as long as current models

Local businesses partnered to host a street festival celebrating local cultureA government agency launched a water conservation campaign, encouraging residents to reduce usage

A tech company announced plans to expand its operations to three new countries next yearA local theater produced a musical that received positive reviews from local critics

A school district hired 50 new teachers to reduce class sizes in elementary schoolsA coffee shop introduced a new line of specialty teas, including herbal and loose-leaf varieties

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• ·The city council announced plans to add more bike lanes to promote cycling as a mode of transportation
• ·Doctors developed a new treatment for Alzheimer’s disease that slows the progression of the illness
• ·Coast guard rescues stranded hikers from coastal trail during storm
• ·A new study showed that spending time with friends can reduce stress levels in adults
• ·A bookstore chain expanded its online platform to offer audiobooks and e-books for free to members
• ·A local newspaper printed a special edition celebrating the city’s 150th anniversary
• ·Scientists found that a certain type of algae can be used to produce clean biofuel
• ·Major airline adds direct flights between mid-sized city and European hub
• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine that is effective against multiple strains of a common virus
• ·A tech company partnered with a university to develop AI tools for medical research
• ·A fashion brand collaborated with a celebrity to design a clothing line
• ·A musician performed at a benefit concert that raised $20000 for disaster relief
• ·Scientists invented a new type of solar panel that can be integrated into building windows
• ·City officials revealed plans to build a new downtown park with walking trails and a community garden
• ·A city launched a recycling reward program where residents earn points for recycling that can be redeemed for local discounts
• ·The government announced a new grant program to support artists and cultural organizations affected by the pandemic.