The country’s renewable energy capacity increased by 20 percent

Engineers tested a new type of biodegradable building material for low-cost housingResearchers published a study linking regular fruit consumption to better skin health

City officials approved funding for a new public transit line connecting suburban areasA best-selling author announced a new book focusing on environmental activismFarmers reported higher demand for heirloom vegetables at local farmers’ markets

The stock market rose 2 percent following positive reports on consumer spendingA new animal shelter opened to provide care for stray cats and dogs in the city

Doctors warned about increased cases of seasonal allergies due to earlier pollen seasons

An international charity sent medical teams to support rural hospitals in developing countriesScientists invented a new type of battery that can store energy for longer periods of time

The school district announced it will hire more counselors to support students’ mental healthA new study showed that excessive use of smartphones can cause eye strain and headaches

Local artists painted colorful murals on the walls of a community center to brighten the spaceThe government offered grants to businesses that develop new technologies for clean energy

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• ·A tech company released a new app that helps users manage their finances
• ·Video game developer announces release date for highly anticipated sequel
• ·A hospital started a program to help patients manage chronic pain
• ·A community organized a senior tea party that brought together 60 elderly residents for conversation and snacks
• ·Medical researchers found that regular strength training can reduce the risk of osteoporosis in women
• ·A tech company updated its operating system for mobile devices
• ·Scientists warned that rising temperatures are causing polar ice caps to melt at an accelerated rate
• ·Video game studio announces release date for highly anticipated sequel
• ·A scientist discovered a new species of frog in a nearby wetland preserve
• ·The government provided financial assistance to small businesses affected by a recent storm
• ·A museum hosted a lecture by a scientist who studies climate change and polar ice
• ·A software company released a new graphic design app that is free for students and educators
• ·Coffee shop switches to compostable cups and straws to reduce plastic waste
• ·A music award ceremony was held last night, with a rising star taking home the top prize for Best New Artist.
• ·A restaurant was awarded a prize for having the best local cuisine in a regional competition
• ·A wildfire in a national forest burned 12000 acres with firefighters working to protect nearby communities