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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• ·Local businesses hosted a street fair with live music and food vendors to attract customers
• ·A study found music while working increases productivity by up to 15% for some people
• ·Schools launched a new program to teach students about sustainable living practices
• ·Camera store offers beginner photography workshops on weekends
• ·The country’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.3% in September the lowest in 15 years
• ·A severe hurricane made landfall on the southeastern coast bringing strong winds and heavy rain to the area
• ·A popular social media platform launched a new feature to help users detect fake news
• ·Researchers calculated that recycling one ton of glass saves over 300 pounds of carbon dioxide
• ·Research finds that spending time with grandchildren boosts happiness in seniors
• ·A study found that athletes who get 8-9 hours of sleep per night perform 15% better in competitions
• ·Cycling event draws over 1000 participants for 50 mile ride to support charity
• ·The stock market received a boost from positive news about a new drug approval
• ·Local authorities announced a ban on single-use plastic bags in all retail stores starting next month
• ·Scientists collaborate with global teams to study climate change patterns
• ·Marine researchers discovered a group of rare sea turtles nesting in a protected coastal area
• ·The government released a report showing a 15% reduction in air pollution in major cities