A scientist developed a new type of battery that is safer for the environment

A city installed new crosswalks with flashing lights to improve pedestrian safety at busy intersectionsA scientist discovered a new species of insect in a rainforest that has unique camouflage abilities

A small café started using compostable cups and utensils to reduce wasteA university basketball team won their first playoff game in five yearsA bakery introduced a low-sugar line of cookies and pastries for customers with dietary restrictions

A community group organized a fundraiser that collected $6000 to buy new books for a local libraryA tech company announced it will partner with a nonprofit to provide tech training to unemployed individuals

A local farm started selling "subscription boxes" of fresh produce delivered weekly to customers’ homes

A school started a gardening club that grows vegetables for the school’s salad barA major airline launched new routes to European capitals for business travelers

A local artist painted a mural of local wildlife on the side of a community centerThe stock market dropped 0.7% after news of a slowdown in the global economy

A charity raised $750000 to build wells and sanitation systems in rural AfricaScientists developed a rapid test for dengue fever that delivers results in 15 minutes

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• ·Scientists studied how noise pollution in cities affects the behavior of birds
• ·Doctors performed the first successful face transplant in the country giving a patient a new identity after a severe accident
• ·The government launched a program to help small businesses create online stores
• ·A bakery expanded its gluten-free line to include bread, cookies, and pastries made with alternative flours
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of bird in a tropical rainforest with bright blue feathers
• ·Local police partnered with schools to launch an anti-bullying campaign
• ·A city installed public Wi-Fi in parks
• ·The country’s exports increased by 15 percent in the last year
• ·Local newspaper publishes special edition on community history
• ·A small business started selling handmade candles with natural scents that were featured in a lifestyle blog
• ·A local café introduced a new breakfast sandwich made with local ingredients
• ·The government announced a new program to help homeless people find permanent housing with a budget of $150 million
• ·A farm started selling honey sticks as a healthy snack for kids at local schools
• ·Major clothing retailers announced they will extend return windows for holiday purchases until February
• ·A bakery made bread with ancient grains
• ·A tech company announced 1000 layoffs as part of a restructuring to focus on core products