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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• ·Car companies announced they will collaborate on developing affordable electric vehicles
• ·The stock market experienced a minor drop after news of changes to international trade policies
• ·A famous novelist announced the release of a sequel to their best-selling book next spring
• ·Local farmers markets started accepting digital payments to make transactions easier for customers
• ·Opposition leaders criticized the government’s handling of the energy crisis calling for urgent reforms
• ·The national basketball league announced a new sponsorship deal with a tech company
• ·A construction company finished building a new elementary school that can accommodate 500 students
• ·Movie theater shows family friendly classic films during summer break
• ·A snowstorm in the northern states canceled over 550 flights and closed government offices
• ·A hospital opened a new pediatric wing with private rooms for patients and their families
• ·A bookstore offered a monthly subscription service, delivering a curated book to subscribers each month
• ·A city council voted to increase funding for public art installations in parks and plazas
• ·Researchers calculated that using a reusable coffee cup saves over 200 disposable cups per year
• ·A study found that reading fiction can improve empathy and social skills
• ·Study finds that peppermint essential oil improves focus and concentration
• ·Marine biologists found that coral reefs are recovering in areas with strict protection measures