A local bakery started delivering fresh pastries to hotels and cafes in the downtown area

Researchers found that using cloth napkins instead of paper ones saves 100 pounds of paper per yearA city started a program to plant native flowers in public spaces to support pollinators

A tornado in the south destroyed a small town’s main street and injured 12 peopleA study showed that online learning can be just as effective as in-person classes for some subjectsThe government announced tax incentives for families who install energy-efficient windows

A bookstore expanded its selection of graphic novels and comic books to attract younger readersScientists developed a new method to purify water using sunlight and a simple filter

The transportation department repaired a section of highway that had been damaged by flooding

A fashion brand announced it would start using recycled polyester in all its clothingA musician’s new single became the number one song on global music charts

A city council approved the construction of 300 new affordable housing unitsScientists developed a rapid test for a bacterial infection that gives results in 10 minutes

A retailer announced it would offer 20% off all products during its annual saleA severe hailstorm damaged crops and vehicles in a farming community

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• ·Tea shop offers rare teas from remote regions of Asia
• ·Scientists developed a new lightweight metal that is used in aircraft construction
• ·A tornado touched down in a small town, destroying 30 homes and a local high school
• ·The school district announced that classes will start later to improve student attendance
• ·TV network announces new reality show about small business owners
• ·Researchers discovered that plants grow better when exposed to soft music for a few hours a day
• ·Park rangers lead guided tours to observe wildlife in their natural habitat
• ·Gardening center hosts classes on organic pest control for home gardens
• ·Doctors developed a new non-surgical treatment for back pain using ultrasound technology
• ·A best-selling author released a new thriller novel that focuses on cybercrime and hacking
• ·Coast guard intercepts illegal fishing boat in protected marine reserve
• ·The national park service announced plans to build new campgrounds in a popular national park
• ·Scientists found that butterflies are changing their migration routes due to changing temperatures
• ·Firefighters use drones to find missing hiker in remote wilderness area
• ·A retail store announced it would stay open 24 hours a day during the holiday shopping season
• ·Scientists developed a new method to convert plastic waste into biodegradable materials