Researchers calculated that taking public transit instead of driving saves 200 gallons of gas per year

Scientists developed a new treatment for eczema that reduces symptoms in 90% of patientsA retailer announced it would offer free returns on all online purchases for 60 days

A severe dust storm reduced visibility to near zero causing highway closures in the plainsA study revealed that students who take notes by hand retain information better than those who typeThe government passed regulations to limit air pollution from industrial facilities

A museum hosted a special exhibition honoring the work of women scientists throughout historyA coffee shop started using coffee grounds to fertilize plants in its outdoor seating area

A space agency successfully launched a satellite designed to monitor climate change

The railway service announced it would upgrade its ticketing system to allow mobile check-inDoctors successfully performed a rare organ transplant on a 5-year-old child giving them a new chance at life

A music award ceremony was held last night with a rising star winning Best New ArtistLocal police seized over $1 million worth of illegal drugs in a raid on a suspected trafficking ring

A new high-speed train service launched cutting travel time between two major cities from 3 to 1 hourAn environmental group reported endangered sea turtle numbers increased by 25% over the past decade

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• ·A school district hired a new nutritionist to oversee school meal programs and educate students about healthy eating
• ·A photographer collaborated with a local magazine to document the city’s food scene
• ·Local farmers markets started accepting food stamps to expand access to fresh produce
• ·Scientists warned that ocean acidification is threatening coral reefs and marine life
• ·A community organized a neighborhood cleanup that removed 500 bags of trash from local streets
• ·The city announced plans to install more streetlights to improve safety
• ·Library hosts weekly story time sessions for toddlers and their parents
• ·The country’s GDP grew by 3.2% in the second quarter exceeding economists’ predictions
• ·A community organized a neighborhood cleanup that removed 400 bags of trash from local streets
• ·A library added e-books and audiobooks to its collection for users to borrow online
• ·A study showed that reading fiction can improve empathy and understanding of others’ perspectives
• ·A local basketball team won the national championship after defeating the defending champions
• ·A team of engineers developed a new type of solar panel that is 50% more efficient than current models.
• ·The city introduced a new program to give tax breaks to residents who use public transportation
• ·A grocery store started selling locally grown fruits and vegetables which increased customer loyalty
• ·The country’s export of technology products increased by 18 percent this year