Engineers built a new bridge that can withstand earthquakes and heavy flooding

A new study indicated that working from home reduces stress for most employeesEngineers designed a new type of solar panel that works on cloudy days

Local businesses hosted a street party to celebrate the city’s 200th anniversaryA professional athlete donated $1 million to build a sports center in his hometownThe government introduced new laws to protect endangered sea turtles from fishing nets

A bookstore chain started a book swap program where customers can exchange used booksWeather experts reported that this year’s summer has been the hottest on record

A team of veterinarians provided free health checks for pets at a community center

Researchers discovered that drinking herbal tea before bed improves sleep qualityResearchers discovered that plants respond to sound waves by growing faster

The local fire department held a open house to teach residents about fire safetyA famous fashion designer launched a new line of clothing made from recycled ocean plastic

Doctors recommended that people over 50 get regular bone density tests to prevent osteoporosisThe city started a program to help homeless veterans find housing and employment

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• ·Engineers create water filter that removes 99 percent of contaminants
• ·Pet groomer introduces organic grooming products for sensitive skin in pets
• ·A restaurant started offering happy hour specials on appetizers and drinks
• ·Local residents celebrated the opening of a new community center which includes a gym library and youth club
• ·A fire department hosted a free CPR training class that certified 70 community members
• ·A museum hosted a lecture by a historian about the civil rights movement
• ·A new documentary about climate change won an award at an international film festival
• ·A new report showed that the number of electric vehicles on the road has tripled in the past two years
• ·A scientist developed a new method to clean up oil spills using naturally occurring bacteria
• ·A local school district announced elementary coding classes starting next semester
• ·Researchers found that using cloth napkins instead of paper ones saves 100 pounds of paper per year
• ·The stock market closed at a record high after a week of strong gains
• ·The national theater company staged a modern adaptation of a classic play
• ·A wildfire in a national park burned 8000 acres prompting evacuation orders
• ·A local animal shelter rescued over 145 abandoned pets during a winter storm appealing for foster homes
• ·A city launched a recycling program that rewards residents with discounts at local stores