A fashion brand announced it would stop using fur leather and other animal products

Electronics store offers trade in program for old phones and tabletsWildlife sanctuary releases rehabilitated foxes back into natural habitat

Lifestyle magazine includes tips for saving money on utility billsScientists study effects of organic and chemical fertilizers on soil healthTrack and field athletes set personal bests at regional invitational meet

Study reveals that family dinners reduce childhood obesity ratesFlorist partners with local flower farms to provide fresh seasonal arrangements

Fire department installs free smoke detectors in homes of elderly residents

Book publisher announces new children’s book series about environmental conservationA city started a composting program for restaurants to turn food waste into fertilizer

A snowstorm in the northeast dumped three feet of snow, closing schools and government offices for two daysA study showed that learning a musical instrument improves memory and brain function in kids

The government passed a law to protect consumers from high fees charged by banks and credit card companiesA museum hosted a night event with live music, art displays, and food trucks

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• ·A university research team developed a new battery that charges in 15 minutes and lasts longer
• ·A study found that getting enough exercise improves memory and cognitive function in older adults
• ·Students organized a fundraiser that raised $18000 for a local children’s hospital
• ·A major retailer announced plans to open 25 new stores in rural communities
• ·A major retail company announced it will offer free shipping on all online orders regardless of the purchase amount
• ·Sports league introduces new safety rules for youth athletes to prevent injuries
• ·Scientists have discovered a new type of bacteria that can break down plastic waste in record time
• ·A cyclist won the national time trial championship with a time of 1 hour 12 minutes
• ·A new art museum opened in the downtown area featuring works by contemporary local artists
• ·Study shows that drinking enough water reduces headaches
• ·The railway service announced it would offer free travel to students during school breaks
• ·Doctors recommended that people limit their intake of processed meats to reduce cancer risk
• ·A study found that reading aloud to young children helps develop their literacy skills
• ·A construction company used 70% recycled materials to build a new community center
• ·The government invested $300 million in building new solar energy farms in the southwest
• ·A clothing brand announced it will use only organic cotton in its products by next year