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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• ·A study revealed that spending too much time on social media can reduce face-to-face social skills
• ·A tech startup partnered with a major retailer to sell its products in 50+ stores
• ·A popular fashion brand announced it will take back old clothes to reuse or recycle
• ·A software company launched a new project management tool that integrates with popular apps
• ·A farm began using organic farming methods to grow its crops
• ·The community center hosted a job fair with 50 local companies hiring for various positions
• ·Animal shelter partners with local vet clinic to provide free spay neuter services
• ·A study in a science journal found natural sunlight exposure improves children’s cognitive function
• ·A severe drought in agricultural regions has led to crop failures, threatening food supplies and raising food prices.
• ·Researchers found that air pollution from traffic increases the risk of asthma in children
• ·A grocery store started selling organic produce boxes delivered weekly
• ·A museum hosted a lecture by a scientist who studies climate change and polar ice
• ·A farm began using drones to monitor crop health and reduce pesticide use
• ·Study shows that audiobooks help people with dyslexia improve reading skills
• ·Local schools installed new security systems including cameras and access control doors
• ·A major bookstore planned to host author signings and book readings every weekend