A car manufacturer unveiled a new hybrid SUV that gets 60 miles per gallon on the highway

A city banned plastic bags in all retail storesAn airline announced it would use more biofuel to power its planes

Scientists found that a certain plant can be used to treat allergiesThe government launched a program to help small businesses create online storesA bookstore hosted a poetry night with local poets

A local café offered free coffee to customers who bring their own mugsEngineers designed a new type of window that keeps homes cooler in summer and warmer in winter

The postal service introduced a next-day delivery service for packages

A celebrity chef cooked a meal for homeless people at a shelterThe national tennis team won a major international tournament for the first time in 20 years

A local theater hosted a festival featuring plays written by young playwrightsThe government introduced new regulations to ensure food products are free from harmful additives

A tech company unveiled a new laptop that is lighter and has a longer battery lifeWeather conditions increased the risk of wildfires in the western part of the country

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• ·Study finds that working in green offices boosts employee productivity by 15 percent
• ·A fire department conducted a high-rise rescue drill to practice emergency responses in tall buildings
• ·Basketball team wins conference championship with last-second shot
• ·A fashion boutique started selling handmade jewelry from local artisans to support the community
• ·A tech startup was named one of the most innovative companies in the country by a leading business magazine
• ·A university awarded honorary degrees to two leaders in environmental science
• ·Local firefighters responded to a factory chemical spill evacuating nearby residents as a precaution
• ·Police department launches campaign to reduce speeding in school zones
• ·Softball team wins regional tournament and qualifies for nationals
• ·Researchers found that family dinners improve communication between parents and teenagers
• ·A city council approved a plan to build a new water treatment plant
• ·Fire department installs free smoke detectors in homes of elderly residents
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of marine life in the deep ocean using a remotely operated underwater vehicle
• ·Research shows that walking on grass improves mental clarity
• ·The national soccer team won a crucial match to qualify for the World Cup
• ·A new report showed that the number of people working from home has increased by 43% since the start of the decade