Middle school students designed a solar-powered backpack that charges mobile devices

A local café offered a discount to customers who brought their own reusable cupsEngineers designed a new type of insulation that reduces home energy use by 40%

The postal service introduced a same-day delivery service for packages in major citiesA celebrity chef cooked a special meal for a charity gala that raised $500000 for hunger reliefResearchers calculated that taking public transit instead of driving saves 200 gallons of gas per year

A city started a composting program for residents that turns food waste into garden fertilizerA snowstorm in the northwest dumped two feet of snow closing schools and government offices

A study showed that learning a second language at a young age improves cognitive development

The government passed a law to protect consumers from hidden fees on airline tickets and hotel staysA streaming service added a collection of classic TV shows to its library

Police used facial recognition technology to identify and arrest a fugitive wanted for theftThe weather service warned of dangerous thunderstorms with high winds and lightning

College students won a national competition for their invention that purifies water using solar powerA bank introduced a new checking account with no monthly fees and free ATM access

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• ·A city council approved funding to repave 25 miles of residential roads damaged by winter weather
• ·An automaker released an electric truck with a range of 500 miles and a towing capacity of 12000 pounds
• ·A study found that eating a handful of almonds daily can lower cholesterol levels
• ·Scientists at a leading university have discovered a potential new treatment for a rare genetic disorder, with clinical trials set to begin next year.
• ·A small business owner started a blog about their industry, gaining 6,000 followers
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage people to get vaccinated against a seasonal virus
• ·Education ministers from across the region agreed to adopt a unified curriculum for primary and secondary schools
• ·A coffee shop started roasting its own beans on-site offering customers fresh brews daily
• ·A hospital successfully performed a double-lung transplant on a patient with a rare lung disease
• ·Car dealership offers special financing deals for new and used vehicles
• ·Wrestling team wins state championship for fourth year in a row
• ·Fashion designer collaborates with indigenous artists to create new collection
• ·A coffee shop sourced its beans from a fair-trade farm to support ethical farming practices
• ·Chocolate shop makes artisanal chocolates with local ingredients
• ·Digital marketing conference attracts bloggers and content creators from across the country
• ·Researchers found that spending time in gardens can reduce anxiety in adults