A musician performed at a charity gala that raised $50,000 for a local nonprofit

A local restaurant won a national award for its innovative farm-to-table menuWeather forecasters predicted a heatwave that will bring high temperatures to the central states

A team of scientists published a study on how climate change is affecting polar ice capsThe country’s unemployment rate dropped to its lowest level in five yearsA charity raised over $1 million to build wells for clean water in African villages

Scientists developed a new type of fabric made from recycled plastic bottlesThe city council voted to increase funding for science and math programs in public schools

Researchers found that listening to classical music improves focus in college students

A major retailer announced plans to offer free shipping on all online orders over $50The government passed a law to protect wild animals from illegal hunting and poaching

A tech startup launched an app that helps users track their carbon footprint and reduce wasteResearchers created a rapid test for a common respiratory virus that gives results in 10 minutes

The local theater group announced it will perform a musical based on a popular animated filmA severe cold wave led to school closures and increased demand for heating fuel

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• ·The transportation department announced it would make all buses wheelchair-accessible by next year
• ·A scientist developed a new type of solar panel that is more efficient than current models
• ·A city announced it will install 50 new electric vehicle charging stations downtown
• ·An airline announced it would reduce its carbon footprint by using more fuel-efficient planes
• ·Research finds that regular family game nights reduce screen time for kids by 40 percent
• ·Newsletter provides advice on preparing for winter storms
• ·A photographer hosted an exhibition of black-and-white photos of the city’s historic buildings
• ·City implements new recycling program that accepts hard to recycle plastics
• ·Environmental activists organized a march in the capital to demand stricter plastic waste laws
• ·A museum hosted an exhibit of ancient Roman artifacts on loan from a museum in Rome
• ·A new study revealed that getting sunlight in the morning helps regulate sleep-wake cycles
• ·A new report showed electric vehicle numbers on the road doubled over two years
• ·Car dealership offers test drives and information sessions on electric vehicles
• ·A best-selling author announced a new fantasy novel set in a fictional medieval world
• ·Local farmers markets started selling homemade jams and preserves made from local fruits
• ·The national postal service said it will increase delivery speeds with most packages now arriving within 2 days