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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• ·Local communities organized events to celebrate cultural heritage
• ·A hotel started offering complimentary breakfast for all guests
• ·A study found green tea boosts the immune system
• ·Scientists identified a new compound in tropical plants that may help treat antibiotic-resistant infections
• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine effective against multiple strains of a common virus
• ·The national weather service warned of a possible tornado in the central states this weekend
• ·A charity raised 1 million dollars for children’s education projects
• ·A research study showed that getting enough sleep can improve academic performance
• ·Scientists discovered a way to use bacteria to break down oil spills more quickly
• ·A popular music artist released a new album, which topped the charts in over 20 countries within 24 hours.
• ·A new study showed that meditation can help improve focus and concentration
• ·A leading streaming service released a docuseries about endangered species conservation
• ·Researchers developed a new type of battery that is recyclable and better for the environment
• ·The government started a program to help farmers adopt organic farming practices
• ·A local farmers’ market started selling artisanal cheeses made from local milk
• ·A farm installed solar panels to power its irrigation system, saving $5,000 yearly on energy