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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• ·A river in the midwest overflowed its banks causing damage to homes and farmland
• ·A discount store announced it will open 30 new locations in small towns across the country
• ·Electronics store offers trade in program for old phones and tablets
• ·A bookstore started a book exchange where customers can swap used books for free
• ·A new study revealed that children who read for 30 minutes a day have better language skills than those who don’t
• ·A tech company partnered with a school district to provide free laptops to low-income students
• ·A severe snowstorm hit the northern region closing schools and highways and disrupting public transportation
• ·A fashion store started selling accessories made by local artisans to support the community
• ·Online retailer offers free shipping for orders over $50
• ·Local restaurants reported a 38% increase in customers during the summer tourist season
• ·A bank introduced a savings account with a 4% interest rate for new customers
• ·Researchers found that regular consumption of nuts lowers cholesterol levels
• ·Scientists developed a new type of battery that can charge electric cars in 15 minutes
• ·A cyclist set a new national record for the fastest time in a 100-kilometer race
• ·Researchers found that eating olive oil daily reduces the risk of heart disease
• ·The city council decided to add more bus routes to connect rural areas to the city center