A major music festival announced it will introduce a cashless payment system to reduce wait times at food stalls

A new study showed that exercising outdoors provides more health benefits than indoor workoutsThe city council approved plans to renovate the old downtown theater into a multi-purpose venue

A major airline offered free upgrades to business class for passengers celebrating birthdaysScientists developed a new battery that uses organic materials instead of toxic chemicalsThe school district launched an anti-bullying hotline for students to report incidents

Researchers found that eating dark leafy greens improves eye health in childrenThe government passed a law that requires food labels to list added sugars clearly

A tech company announced it will move its headquarters to a city with lower taxes

Doctors created a new treatment for eczema that reduces itching and inflammationA tech company released a language-learning app that uses gamification to make learning fun

A local theater hosted a comedy night featuring 5 local comedians, selling out the venueA school started a debate club that competes against other schools in regional tournaments

A coffee shop began selling fair-trade coffee, ensuring farmers receive a living wageA wildlife conservation group worked with local communities to protect forest habitats from deforestation

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• ·A university started a new graduate program in public health with a focus on epidemiology
• ·A tech company released a language-learning app that uses gamification to make learning fun
• ·A flood destroyed several roads and bridges in a rural area
• ·Archaeologists uncovered a collection of ancient artifacts at a dig site including pottery and jewelry
• ·A new report showed renewable energy now accounts for 30% of the country’s total energy production
• ·Scientists developed a new type of battery that can store solar energy for nighttime use
• ·Weather conditions increased the risk of wildfires in California and Oregon
• ·Researchers found that reading physical books improves retention better than e-books
• ·The transportation department announced plans to build a new bus terminal in the city center
• ·The national economy grew by 3.2% in the last quarter, exceeding economists’ expectations.
• ·A tech company announced plans to hire 2000 new employees
• ·A local library added 500 new e-books to its digital collection
• ·A local library announced it will offer free coding classes for children and teens starting next month, funded by a private donation.
• ·Local businesses reported higher sales during the holiday season
• ·Local businesses joined a campaign to reduce their carbon footprint
• ·A popular fashion brand announced a sustainable clothing line made from recycled materials