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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• ·The city introduced a new parking system that uses solar power
• ·Doctors recommended that people practice good hand hygiene to prevent the spread of illness
• ·The Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying income inequality
• ·A study published in a science journal found that exposure to natural sunlight can improve cognitive function in children.
• ·An environmental organization reported that the number of endangered sea turtles has increased by 31% over the past decade
• ·A professional golfer won their first major championship, defeating the world’s number one player in a dramatic final round.
• ·Research finds that board games improve social skills in shy children
• ·Chemists develop new biodegradable plastic that breaks down in 6 months
• ·A new shopping center opened with over 100 stores and restaurants
• ·The national tennis tournament attracted record crowds to watch top players compete
• ·Bakery introduces vegan pastries made with coconut milk and oat flour
• ·A local theater company performed a musical in a public park for free
• ·Researchers studied the impact of diet on gut health in children
• ·A coffee shop introduced a seasonal peppermint mocha that became a top seller during the holidays
• ·Landslides in mountainous regions blocked four major highways stranding hundreds of drivers
• ·A study revealed that students who take notes by hand retain information better than those who type