Car manufacturers announced plans to standardize charging ports for all electric vehicles by 2027

A local bakery started selling sourdough bread made with a 100-year-old starterEngineers designed a new type of bridge that can expand and contract with temperature changes

The postal service announced it would introduce a new package size option for small itemsA celebrity chef opened a casual dining restaurant focusing on comfort food with a gourmet twistResearchers calculated that using a reusable water bottle saves over 150 plastic bottles per year

A city implemented a new waste management system that sorts trash for recycling automaticallyA cyclone in the Indian Ocean caused widespread flooding and power outages in coastal towns

A tech company partnered with a school district to provide free laptops to low-income students

The government launched a campaign to encourage people to get vaccinated against the fluThe country’s inflation rate remained stable at 2 percent this month

A historical church was damaged by fire and needs reconstructionDoctors advised people to get enough sleep for better health

A television show received high ratings for its season finaleThe city introduced a bike lane network to encourage cycling

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• ·Scientists developed a new type of fabric that repels stains without harmful chemicals
• ·A leading streaming service released a documentary about the history of space exploration
• ·The university published a research paper on the effects of social media on youth
• ·A new TV show became the most-watched program on its network within its first two weeks
• ·Study finds that reading to infants helps develop early language skills
• ·A museum hosted a family friendly event with hands on activities
• ·City officials approved a $380 million project to upgrade public transportation including new subway stations and bus routes
• ·A city repaired 10 miles of sidewalks to make downtown more accessible for strollers and wheelchairs
• ·A fast-food chain added vegan chicken nuggets and burgers to its permanent menu
• ·A popular restaurant chain opened its first location in a small town, creating 50 new jobs
• ·Local restaurants started offering takeout services with eco-friendly packaging
• ·A school district decided to add coding classes to the curriculum for students in grades 6 through 12
• ·Health officials advised people to get vaccinated against the flu ahead of the winter season
• ·Florist delivers free flowers to hospital patients
• ·A credit union announced it will offer student loans with no application fees or prepayment penalties
• ·A city council voted to increase the budget for public libraries to expand hours and resources