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 tech startup developed an app that helps users find and book local home repair services
• ·City officials approved a $300 million project to upgrade public transportation, including new subway stations and bus routes.
• ·A school district added a coding course to its middle school curriculum
• ·A local café hosted a fundraiser for a local animal shelter
• ·Study shows that using reusable containers reduces household waste
• ·A software company launched a project management tool that integrates with Google and Microsoft apps
• ·A snowstorm led to the cancellation of hundreds of flights across the country
• ·Police arrested two suspects in connection with a string of car thefts in the suburban area
• ·A major fashion brand announced it will use only sustainable materials in its clothing lines starting next year
• ·Candle company creates scents inspired by tropical destinations
• ·An airline announced it will upgrade its in-flight entertainment systems
• ·A sports league announced it would expand to include two new teams starting next season
• ·A smartphone company released a new operating system with improved security features
• ·A hotel added a rooftop garden where guests can relax and enjoy views of the city
• ·Study reveals that eating nuts as snacks reduces afternoon hunger
• ·A city council discussed plans to add more public transit routes to suburban areas