A government program provided grants to small businesses affected by recent natural disasters

Dance troupe performs sold out shows in three major citiesEngineers test new technology to clean up oil spills more efficiently

Library expands digital collection with 10000 new e booksFootball league announces changes to playoff format for next seasonResearch indicates that drinking green tea may boost metabolism

City launches campaign to encourage more people to use bicyclesBook publisher releases memoir by famous political figure

Power company invests in solar energy projects to reduce carbon emissions

Survey shows that consumer confidence has increased this quarterScientists developed a new battery that charges electric vehicles in just 15 minutes

The police department launched a new program to educate teens about the dangers of distracted drivingA social media platform added a feature to let users schedule posts across multiple accounts

An energy company announced it would close three coal-fired power plants and invest in solar energyA drought in the western states led to water restrictions for farmers and residential users

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• ·A popular coffee chain introduced new vegan menu options
• ·A popular actor starred in a new television series that premiered yesterday
• ·Researchers calculated that using public transit instead of driving reduces carbon emissions by 45%
• ·An automaker released its first electric pickup truck with a towing capacity of 10000 pounds
• ·A snowstorm in the northwest dumped two feet of snow closing schools and government offices
• ·The government passed a law to protect consumers from high fees charged by banks and credit card companies
• ·A musician performed at a benefit concert that raised $20,000 for disaster relief
• ·A pet store started offering pet grooming packages that include baths, haircuts, and nail trims
• ·Two neighboring countries signed a historic border agreement after three years of diplomatic talks
• ·A basketball team traded two players to another team in exchange for a draft pick and a veteran player
• ·The public transit system offered discounted fares for low-income residents
• ·A scientist discovered a new species of butterfly in a local nature reserve
• ·The government released data showing a 3.5% increase in household income
• ·A local community center opened its doors to homeless individuals offering shelter food and job training programs
• ·Doctors used gene therapy to treat a patient with a rare genetic disorder
• ·A charity started a program to help elderly people with home repairs