Researchers created a device that turns saltwater into clean drinking water using solar power

Fashion show raises money for women’s shelter with designs by local designersResearch shows that walking barefoot on grass reduces stress hormones

Pet hospital offers preventive care plans for pets at discounted ratesCity hosts Fourth of July parade with floats from local organizationsOnline retailer offers free shipping on all orders over $75

Physicists study black holes to learn about the origins of the universeSoftball team wins regional tournament and qualifies for national championship

Study reveals that eating nuts daily reduces risk of heart disease by 20 percent

Candle company donates portion of sales to reforestation projectsA small business owner started a podcast about entrepreneurship that gained 10,000 listeners

A city installed new traffic lights with countdown timers to improve pedestrian safetyA scientist developed a new type of biodegradable packaging for food products

A pet rescue organization started a "foster-to-adopt" program to help animals find permanent homesA restaurant added a "kids eat free" night on Mondays to attract family customers

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• ·Local farmers markets started selling homemade jams and preserves made from local fruits
• ·A local newspaper launched a digital subscription service to expand its readership
• ·A tech company donated old laptops to a community center for after school programs
• ·Local volunteers organized a beach cleanup that collected 5 tons of plastic waste
• ·Engineers completed a new tunnel under a river that reduces commute time by 30 minutes
• ·The national soccer league announced plans to expand with two new teams
• ·A wildlife sanctuary released a conservation report
• ·A study found that watching nature documentaries can reduce stress levels by 30%
• ·Newspaper profiles local musician who won national music award
• ·A museum offered free admission to students and teachers during the school year
• ·Archaeologists discovered ancient tools made from bone in a cave system
• ·Researchers found that eating dark chocolate in moderation has health benefits
• ·A wildlife group protected endangered foxes
• ·A protest against educational inequality demanded more funding for schools in poor neighborhoods
• ·A severe hurricane made landfall on the southeastern coast bringing strong winds and heavy rain to the area
• ·A famous athlete announced a charity foundation to support youth sports programs in low-income areas