Engineers developed a new solar panel 50% more efficient than current models

Study finds that remote work improves work-life balance for 70% of employeesFirefighters rescue family from house fire caused by faulty space heater

Coffee shop sources beans from fair-trade farms in ColombiaOceanographers study effects of ocean acidification on shellfish populationsBookstore hosts storytime for kids with local children’s author

Research shows that tai chi improves balance in seniors and reduces fall riskCar manufacturer unveils electric car with self-driving features

Volunteer group distributes blankets and food to homeless people during cold snap

Radio station launches podcast about local history and folkloreA hospital opened a new sports medicine clinic to treat athletes of all ages and skill levels

A community center offered free computer classes for seniors to help them use smartphones and tabletsA tech company announced it would reduce its carbon footprint by 50% over the next five years

Heavy rainfall caused flash flooding in a city’s downtown area closing several businessesA study found that spending time with friends reduces the risk of depression in young adults

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• ·A charity collected donations of toys for children in hospitals
• ·The public transit system offered discounted fares for low-income residents
• ·A museum hosted a special exhibit on ancient Egyptian artifacts on loan from Cairo
• ·A tech company launched a new smartwatch that monitors heart rate variability
• ·A study found that a plant-based diet can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes by 34% compared to a meat-heavy diet
• ·A pet rescue organization started a foster program to help animals find temporary homes
• ·Researchers studied the effects of social media on mental health in teenagers
• ·The national volleyball team won the continental championship for the first time
• ·Government approves funding for new public park in urban neighborhood
• ·A community garden donated a portion of its harvest to a local animal shelter to feed the animals
• ·A local theater company performed a Shakespeare play in a park for free
• ·A farm used solar panels to power its farm stand and reduce energy costs
• ·The government planned to build 5,000 new affordable housing units in urban areas
• ·A new high-speed train service started operating between two major cities
• ·A bakery started making gluten free bread using quinoa and chia seeds
• ·Electronics store offers trade in program for old devices towards new purchases