Middle school students designed a solar-powered backpack that charges mobile devices

A local café offered a discount to customers who brought their own reusable cupsEngineers designed a new type of insulation that reduces home energy use by 40%

The postal service introduced a same-day delivery service for packages in major citiesA celebrity chef cooked a special meal for a charity gala that raised $500000 for hunger reliefResearchers calculated that taking public transit instead of driving saves 200 gallons of gas per year

A city started a composting program for residents that turns food waste into garden fertilizerA snowstorm in the northwest dumped two feet of snow closing schools and government offices

A study showed that learning a second language at a young age improves cognitive development

The government passed a law to protect consumers from hidden fees on airline tickets and hotel staysA streaming service added a collection of classic TV shows to its library

Police used facial recognition technology to identify and arrest a fugitive wanted for theftThe weather service warned of dangerous thunderstorms with high winds and lightning

College students won a national competition for their invention that purifies water using solar powerA bank introduced a new checking account with no monthly fees and free ATM access

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• ·A community organized a charity walk that raised $10,000 for a local cancer research center
• ·A new study revealed that lifting weights three times a week improves bone density in seniors
• ·A new public hiking trail opened connecting three state parks spanning 18 miles
• ·A charity organization built temporary shelters for families displaced by a wildfire
• ·A scientist discovered a new antibiotic that can treat infections resistant to current medications
• ·A garden center introduced a new line of drought tolerant plants for home gardens
• ·Engineers completed a new bridge that connects two cities, reducing travel time by 40 minutes
• ·A new movie starring a Hollywood A-lister broke box office records on its opening weekend
• ·A school district announced plans to build a new high school to accommodate growing enrollment
• ·A tech company launched a new smartphone with a better camera and waterproof design
• ·A new zoo exhibit opened featuring rare primate species from the rainforests of Africa
• ·The national soccer league announced plans to add a women’s division next year
• ·A city announced it will install 50 new electric vehicle charging stations downtown
• ·Scientists develop new test to detect disease in early stages
• ·The school district installed new security cameras in all schools to improve safety
• ·Art gallery hosts opening reception for exhibit by local contemporary artists