A local high school’s robotics team won second place at an international competition in Tokyo

A tech company released a new laptop that is lighter and more powerful than previous modelsA river overflowed its banks after heavy rain causing damage to nearby farms

A study found that listening to classical music can improve focus while studyingThe government passed a law to raise the legal age for buying alcoholA museum offered free admission to veterans on national holidays

A local café started serving vegan desserts made with coconut milkResearchers developed a new battery that is 50% smaller than current models

The railway service announced it would offer free coffee to passengers during morning commutes

A new TV show became the most-watched program of the year within a month of airingTV network announces new drama series from award winning screenwriter

Research shows that regular social gatherings improve mental health in adultsPlant nursery offers wide variety of native plants for home gardens

Lifeguards teach water safety classes at community swimming poolDigital marketing conference attracts bloggers and content creators from across the country

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• ·A fashion store started offering alteration services to ensure proper fit
• ·The railway service announced it would upgrade its ticketing system to allow mobile check-in
• ·Scientists develop new vaccine to protect against animal borne illnesses
• ·Local businesses sponsored a youth art contest for children ages 6 to 14
• ·A study revealed that dog owners walk an average of 2500 more steps per day than non-owners
• ·Scientists reported that the global average temperature has risen by 1.2°C since the pre-industrial era
• ·A famous actor starred in a new movie that premiered at an international festival
• ·A local bakery won first place at a national baking competition for its blueberry pie
• ·The government allocated $350 million to upgrade public schools’ science labs and technology equipment
• ·A snowstorm in the northwest dumped two feet of snow closing schools and government offices
• ·A tech giant acquired a smaller startup specializing in AI technology in a deal worth $560 million
• ·A government agency launched a campaign to teach teens about online safety and cyberbullying prevention
• ·The country’s military announced it will conduct a series of training exercises next month to enhance national security.
• ·International space agency shares images of recent asteroid flyby near Earth
• ·Scientists discovered a new star system with five planets, including one in the habitable zone
• ·Tech startup unveils portable device that monitors air quality in real time