A tech company recalled one of its laptop models due to a potential fire hazard caused by a faulty battery.

A construction project to widen a highway started this month and will take two years to finishA smartphone company offered a trade-in program for old phones to encourage recycling

A farmers market hosted a fall festival with pumpkin carving and hayridesA hospital started a telemedicine program for patients in rural areasA national forest announced it will allow camping in more areas next year

A fashion brand started using recycled polyester to make its clothingA city installed new traffic lights at busy intersections

Researchers studied the impact of social media on teen self-esteem

A bookstore hosted a poetry reading with local poetsA local café started serving plant-based milk options for customers with dietary restrictions

Researchers developed a new type of solar panel that works efficiently even on cloudy daysThe railway service announced it would offer free Wi-Fi on all its trains by the end of the year

A new TV show based on a true story became the most-watched program in its time slotA study revealed that eating breakfast every day can improve concentration in schoolchildren

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• ·A coffee shop began using reusable cups for customers who bring their own containers
• ·Weather experts reported that this year’s rainfall has been 20% above the annual average
• ·A large retail company said it will phase out single-use plastics in all its stores by the end of 2025
• ·Clothing brand creates line of clothing using recycled plastic bottles from oceans
• ·A musician recorded a song for a movie soundtrack that was nominated for an award
• ·Geologists warn of potential volcanic activity in Pacific island region
• ·The government passed a law to raise the legal age for buying alcohol
• ·The weather service warned of extreme cold temperatures for northern states
• ·The national ballet company performed for a global audience via live stream
• ·The federal reserve stated it will maintain current interest rates to support economic recovery
• ·The government launched a program to provide free internet access to low-income households
• ·Researchers found that eating a balanced breakfast helps students stay focused during class
• ·Scientists captured rare footage of a endangered whale species in the deep waters of the Pacific Ocean
• ·The national rugby team won a close match against their biggest rivals
• ·A charity raised $1.5 million to build wells in villages without clean water
• ·An airline announced it will upgrade its in-flight Wi-Fi to provide faster internet access