A construction company began work on a new apartment building that will include 200 affordable units

A major airline offered 50% off flights for families traveling with children under 12Scientists developed a battery that uses recycled materials and is easier to dispose of

The school district launched an anti-bullying program that teaches students empathy and respectResearchers found that eating fish twice a week improves brain function in young childrenThe government passed a law that requires companies to clearly label all ingredients in products

A tech company announced it will move its headquarters to a smaller city to reduce costsDoctors created a new allergy treatment that reduces symptoms for up to two years

The community organized a beach cleanup that collected 5 tons of trash and plastic

A new study showed that meditating for 10 minutes a day improves focus at workPolice arrested seven individuals suspected of running a fraudulent online shopping scheme

The national weather service issued a flood warning for rivers in the southern regionHigh school students created an app that helps seniors access local healthcare services

A credit union announced it will offer student loans with no application fees or prepayment penaltiesMedical researchers found that regular strength training can reduce the risk of osteoporosis in women

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• ·Coffee shop roasts beans in small batches
• ·A coffee chain announced it will offer free coffee to customers who bring their own reusable cups
• ·A new report showed that renewable energy jobs have increased by 25% over the past two years.
• ·A professional basketball player signed a four-year contract worth $190 million with a new team
• ·Paramedics receive new life saving equipment to improve emergency response
• ·A musician went on a tour of small towns to support local music venues
• ·A renowned chef opened a pop-up restaurant serving traditional dishes from his home country
• ·The national parliament passed a new law to protect endangered species, imposing stricter penalties on illegal hunting and trading.
• ·Weather agency predicts above average rainfall for summer months in coastal regions
• ·Scientists discovered a new way to convert waste into energy
• ·Researchers found that reading fiction can improve empathy in readers
• ·A musician released a charity single with all proceeds going to disaster relief efforts
• ·Scientists discovered a way to use algae to produce biofuel
• ·A hospital opened a new sports medicine clinic to treat athletes of all ages and skill levels
• ·A library added a collection of audiobooks for seniors who have trouble reading print
• ·A community center offered free computer classes for seniors to help them use smartphones and tablets