A scientist developed a new type of battery that is safer for the environment

A city installed new crosswalks with flashing lights to improve pedestrian safety at busy intersectionsA scientist discovered a new species of insect in a rainforest that has unique camouflage abilities

A small café started using compostable cups and utensils to reduce wasteA university basketball team won their first playoff game in five yearsA bakery introduced a low-sugar line of cookies and pastries for customers with dietary restrictions

A community group organized a fundraiser that collected $6000 to buy new books for a local libraryA tech company announced it will partner with a nonprofit to provide tech training to unemployed individuals

A local farm started selling "subscription boxes" of fresh produce delivered weekly to customers’ homes

A school started a gardening club that grows vegetables for the school’s salad barA major airline launched new routes to European capitals for business travelers

A local artist painted a mural of local wildlife on the side of a community centerThe stock market dropped 0.7% after news of a slowdown in the global economy

A charity raised $750000 to build wells and sanitation systems in rural AfricaScientists developed a rapid test for dengue fever that delivers results in 15 minutes

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• ·City hosts Fourth of July parade with floats and marching bands
• ·A fire at a shopping mall damaged 10 stores but no injuries were reported
• ·The government launched a campaign to promote eco-tourism in national parks
• ·Pharmacy offers walk in flu shot clinics for busy professionals during lunch hours
• ·A study in a top medical journal found daily exercise can improve mental health by reducing anxiety and depression symptoms
• ·Researchers calculated that taking public transit instead of driving saves 200 gallons of gas per year
• ·A hospital started a cancer support group
• ·A construction company finished building a new apartment complex with 150 units
• ·Swimming team sets three new state records at annual championship meet
• ·A school started a robotics summer camp to teach students about coding and engineering
• ·A new study showed that students who get enough sleep have better academic performance
• ·A new study indicated that exercise can boost the immune system and reduce the risk of illness
• ·Local police launched a new initiative to reduce drunk driving setting up checkpoints across the city on weekends
• ·A bakery started making sourdough bread that ferments for 48 hours
• ·A famous singer performed a surprise concert for nurses and doctors at a city hospital
• ·A new museum dedicated to modern art opened its doors to the public