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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• ·Major electronics retailers announced they will extend their holiday return policy to 60 days
• ·A hospital started a telemedicine program, allowing patients in rural areas to consult with specialists remotely
• ·A museum displayed ancient artifacts from a dig
• ·A hospital purchased new medical equipment to improve patient care
• ·A study showed that online learning can be just as effective as in-person classes for some subjects
• ·Doctors urged people to wear sunscreen daily to reduce the risk of skin cancer
• ·A startup developed a new device that monitors air quality and alerts users to pollution spikes
• ·The government planned to build more affordable housing units
• ·A local school won a national award for its innovative environmental education program
• ·Local farmers markets reported record attendance during the summer months
• ·The country’s unemployment rate fell to 3.5% in August the lowest in a decade
• ·Study shows that drinking eight glasses of water daily improves skin hydration
• ·Engineers designed a new type of insulation that reduces home energy use by 40%
• ·A new study revealed that spending time with friends can boost happiness and well-being
• ·A hospital started offering telehealth services for patients who cannot visit in person
• ·A farm used drones to monitor crop health and reduce pesticide use