Local businesses donated goods and services to a charity auction benefiting a children’s hospital

A celebrity chef opened a cooking camp for kids to teach them basic culinary skillsResearchers found that using cloth napkins instead of paper ones saves 100 pounds of paper per year

A city started a program to plant native flowers in public spaces to support pollinatorsA tornado in the south destroyed a small town’s main street and injured 15 peopleA study showed that online learning can be just as effective as in-person classes for some subjects

The government announced tax incentives for families who install energy-efficient windowsA bookstore expanded its selection of graphic novels and comic books to attract younger readers

Scientists developed a new method to purify water using sunlight and a simple filter

The transportation department repaired a section of highway that had been damaged by floodingA local business owner won an award for entrepreneurship recognized for their innovative sustainable business approach

A major music festival announced it will introduce a cashless payment system to reduce wait times at food stallsA study found that regular yoga practice improves flexibility and reduces back pain in office workers

The government announced a new grant program to support artists and cultural organizations affected by the pandemicA new mobile app was launched that helps users find and book eco-friendly hotels and travel experiences

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• ·A study found that volunteering 2 hours a week can improve overall happiness
• ·Local police started a program to teach pedestrian safety to elementary school students
• ·A study found that owning a pet improves mental health in seniors
• ·Experts warned that prolonged drought could lead to water shortages in several western states
• ·Radio station launches podcast about local history and folklore
• ·The national parliament passed a new law to protect consumers from false advertising imposing heavy fines on violators
• ·A tech company launched a new laptop with a longer battery life and faster processing
• ·A local business owner won an award for entrepreneurship recognized for their innovative approach to sustainable business
• ·A startup developed a new device that monitors air quality and alerts users to pollution spikes
• ·Study shows that using blue light filters on devices improves sleep quality in teens
• ·The space agency successfully deployed a new satellite to study climate change
• ·A city implemented a new recycling program that accepts plastic film and packaging
• ·A bookstore started a program to donate used books to prisons and juvenile detention centers
• ·A fire at a shopping mall damaged 10 stores but no injuries were reported
• ·A software company released a new tool that helps businesses track inventory
• ·A fashion store started selling handmade scarves from local knitters