A major retail chain revealed it will open 20 new stores in small towns across the country

A new study indicated that regular exercise reduces the risk of developing certain cancersThe city hosted an art auction to raise money for local charities

Scientists discovered a new plant that can be used to make a natural insect repellentA local community center hosted a free health screening event for residents over 65Scientists found a new way to convert agricultural waste into renewable energy

A major grocery chain announced it will stop selling single-use plastic bags in all storesA high school robotics team won first place in a regional competition

A tech company released a new smartwatch that monitors blood sugar levels

Farmers in the southern region reported a 15% increase in tomato harvests this seasonA wildlife group protected endangered foxes

A software company fixed bugs in its programA city council approved a new park

A charity organized a beach cleanupA study found nuts reduce cholesterol

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• ·Engineers built a new bridge that can withstand earthquakes up to magnitude 8.0
• ·Clothing brand uses recycled denim to create new line of jeans
• ·A restaurant was awarded a best local cuisine prize by a regional food magazine
• ·A grocery store started offering discounts on expired food items to reduce food waste
• ·A team of engineers designed a new wind turbine that is more efficient
• ·A city council approved plans to build a new water treatment plant to improve water quality
• ·Bird watchers spot rare bird species in local wetland preserve
• ·A local café offered free Wi Fi to customers who spend a minimum amount
• ·Researchers found that eating breakfast regularly improves academic performance in students
• ·A scientist developed a new type of battery that charges twice as fast as current models
• ·A government agency updated its tax filing website to make it more user friendly
• ·Scientists discovered a new plant species with potential medicinal properties
• ·The public transit system offered free passes to students during back-to-school week
• ·A new study indicated that exercise boosts the immune system
• ·Engineers completed a new tunnel that connects two cities reducing travel time by 45 minutes
• ·The government allocated $350 million to upgrade public schools’ science labs and technology equipment