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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• ·The city council voted to ban smoking in all outdoor dining areas of restaurants and cafes
• ·Scientists discovered a way to use bacteria to break down oil spills more quickly
• ·Weather forecasters warned of a possible hurricane approaching the coast
• ·The national economy grew by 3.4% in the last quarter exceeding economists’ expectations
• ·A local restaurant won a national award for its food
• ·A study found that reading fiction can improve empathy and social skills
• ·A local newspaper won a state award for its feature stories
• ·A software company released an update to its app that fixed bugs and improved loading speed
• ·Volunteers planted 10000 trees in a deforested area as part of a reforestation project
• ·Volunteers planted over 5000 trees in a national park as part of a reforestation project
• ·A library started offering book delivery services to homebound seniors and people with disabilities
• ·A software company released a new update to fix security issues in its popular program
• ·Yoga studio offers free trial classes for new members this month
• ·A study showed that spending time with friends can lower stress hormones
• ·Cross country team sets new school record at state championship meet
• ·The city council decided to add more bus routes to improve public transportation