A government program provided grants to small businesses affected by recent natural disasters

Dance troupe performs sold out shows in three major citiesEngineers test new technology to clean up oil spills more efficiently

Library expands digital collection with 10000 new e booksFootball league announces changes to playoff format for next seasonResearch indicates that drinking green tea may boost metabolism

City launches campaign to encourage more people to use bicyclesBook publisher releases memoir by famous political figure

Power company invests in solar energy projects to reduce carbon emissions

Survey shows that consumer confidence has increased this quarterScientists developed a new battery that charges electric vehicles in just 15 minutes

The police department launched a new program to educate teens about the dangers of distracted drivingA social media platform added a feature to let users schedule posts across multiple accounts

An energy company announced it would close three coal-fired power plants and invest in solar energyA drought in the western states led to water restrictions for farmers and residential users

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• ·A famous athlete announced a charity foundation to support youth sports programs in low-income areas
• ·A hospital started a support group for families caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease
• ·The United Nations held a summit to discuss strategies to reduce global food waste
• ·Weather service warns of possible tornadoes in central regions this weekend
• ·Mathematicians solve long standing problem in number theory
• ·High school students created an app that helps seniors access local healthcare services
• ·Animal shelter holds adoption event to find homes for 75 dogs and cats
• ·A tech company developed a new virtual reality device for entertainment
• ·A famous actor donated his collection of movie scripts to a film school
• ·A study showed that spending 20 minutes outdoors daily can improve mood and reduce anxiety
• ·A sports team announced a new mascot designed by a local artist
• ·A community garden hosted a herb workshop teaching residents to grow and use basil, mint, and rosemary
• ·The city council voted to ban single use plastic bags in all retail stores
• ·The national weather service issued a warning for heavy snowfall in the northern regions
• ·Scientists observed a rare astronomical event involving two passing comets
• ·A tech company announced a partnership with a university to fund research