A tech company released a new laptop model that weighs just 1.2kg and has a 18-hour battery life

Local artists painted murals on the walls of an abandoned factory to brighten the neighborhoodThe government offered tax breaks to businesses that install solar panels on their buildings

A large bookstore opened a new location with a children’s play area and book club meetingsResearchers found that learning a musical instrument improves math skills in elementary studentsThe city started a composting program to turn food waste into fertilizer for public gardens

A famous singer announced a farewell tour after 30 years in the music industryDoctors developed a non-opioid painkiller that is effective for chronic back pain

The local zoo celebrated the birth of a baby giraffe as part of its endangered species program

Scientists built a solar panel that can generate electricity even on cloudy daysMajor electronics retailers announced early Black Friday sales starting in early November

Doctors at a children’s hospital successfully performed a rare heart surgery on a 6-month-old infantThe country’s inflation rate dropped to 1.9% in August the lowest in two years

Environmental activists organized a beach cleanup event collecting 7 tons of plastic wasteA best-selling author announced their next novel will focus on environmental conservation efforts

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• ·A local basketball team won the national championship after a thrilling overtime victory
• ·The Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying poverty alleviation
• ·The stock market closed at a new high after a week of steady growth
• ·The United Nations released a report on the effects of climate change on coastal communities
• ·A city launched a bike safety program for kids with free helmets and lessons
• ·Engineers designed a new type of bridge that can withstand earthquakes up to magnitude 8.5
• ·The national soccer team won a crucial match to qualify for the World Cup
• ·The national basketball team lost their semi-final match in the international tournament ending their bid for the championship
• ·A musician’s new album topped the charts in 12 countries within its first week of release
• ·A library added a makerspace with 3D printers and craft supplies for community use
• ·A city launched a recycling program for plastic film and bags, which were previously not accepted
• ·Researchers found that drinking herbal tea can help with digestion
• ·A study showed that reading fiction can improve empathy and understanding of others’ perspectives
• ·A new report showed that the number of electric vehicles on the road has tripled in the past two years
• ·A study found that listening to nature sounds can lower stress hormones in the human body
• ·A fashion store started selling vintage-inspired clothing that became a trend among young adults