Doctors performed the first successful face transplant in the country giving a patient a new identity after an accident

A national park reported a sighting of a rare bird species thought to be extinct in the areaA bakery started making gluten free bread using quinoa and chia seeds

A construction company used recycled asphalt to repave a major highwayA research study showed that students who get enough sleep perform better on testsA café hosted a fundraiser for a local animal shelter

A government agency launched a campaign to encourage people to eat more fruits and vegetablesA sports league held its all star game in a small city for the first time in its history

A city added more bike racks near shopping centers and office buildings

A smartphone company released a new model with a higher resolution camera and longer battery lifeA bakery started using organic flour in all its breads to appeal to health-conscious customers

A coffee shop hosted a live jazz night every Friday that featured local musiciansA university awarded scholarships to 30 first-generation college students

A taxi company added wheelchair-accessible vehicles to its fleet to serve more customersA fashion store donated unsold clothing to a nonprofit that helps homeless individuals

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• ·A new report showed renewable energy now accounts for 33% of the country’s total energy production
• ·The space agency announced plans to study the surface of Mars for signs of past life
• ·Astronomers release new images of distant galaxy taken by space telescope
• ·A bakery introduced a low-sugar line of cookies and pastries for customers with dietary restrictions
• ·The country’s GDP grew by 2.1% in the first quarter driven by tech and manufacturing sectors
• ·A small city hosted its annual music festival, attracting over 10,000 attendees
• ·The national choir performed a concert at a famous venue
• ·A team of archaeologists found ancient coins and tools at a construction site in the city center
• ·The community organized a beach cleanup that collected over 2 tons of trash
• ·Scientists developed a new type of fabric that repels stains without harmful chemicals
• ·Weather forecasters warned of a cold front that will bring freezing rain to the south
• ·A charity raised funds to support animal shelters that care for abandoned pets
• ·A major airline announced plans to reduce carbon emissions by 30 percent
• ·A grocery store started selling plant-based meat alternatives to meet the growing demand
• ·Researchers found that using natural cleaning products reduces allergies
• ·The transit system announced plans to replace old trains with faster more efficient models