Doctors developed a new surgical tool to make operations less invasive

The United Nations released a report showing a 12% reduction in global poverty over five yearsA popular burger chain announced it will open 35 new locations in western states next spring

Researchers found that daily consumption of berries can reduce the risk of age-related vision lossThe national soccer team won the continental championship by defeating the defending titleholders 3-1A new study showed that 72% of employees feel more productive with a four-day workweek

The federal reserve stated it will keep interest rates stable to support small business growthA historic church in the downtown area underwent a year-long restoration to preserve its stained glass

Major 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 government provided funding to repair a historic building damaged by a storm

A local restaurant won a national award for its innovative cuisineWeather forecasters predicted a heatwave that will bring temperatures over 100 degrees

A team of scientists published a study on how climate change is affecting sea levelsThe country’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.5 percent the lowest in 20 years

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• ·The city council voted to give $1 million to fund public art projects like murals and sculptures
• ·The city hosted a music festival with local and international artists
• ·Tea shop creates new blends using herbs grown in local community gardens
• ·The university announced a new research center focused on finding solutions to plastic pollution
• ·Researchers found that children who attend preschool have better reading skills by third grade
• ·A thunderstorm knocked down trees and power lines in several residential neighborhoods
• ·A coffee shop introduced a new line of specialty teas, including herbal and loose-leaf varieties
• ·A major airline announced it will partner with a renewable energy company to power its flights with biofuel
• ·A new wildlife sanctuary opened to protect endangered wolves in the northern mountains
• ·A wildlife conservation group released 50 endangered butterflies into a protected meadow
• ·Electronics brand releases lightweight laptop with 24 hour battery life
• ·A local farmers’ market started selling artisanal cheeses made from local milk
• ·The national soccer team hired a new head coach with experience leading teams to international titles
• ·A taxi company launched a loyalty program that rewards frequent riders with free rides
• ·A construction company used 3D printing technology to build a small affordable home in just two weeks
• ·A pet store started offering pet training classes for dogs and cats