A coffee shop began using compostable cups and utensils to reduce waste

The government provided grants to farmers who adopt organic farming practicesA new zoo opened a conservation center for endangered big cats

Researchers studied the impact of urbanization on local bird populationsLocal police solved a decades-old cold case using advanced DNA technologyA popular coffee chain introduced a new seasonal drink made with local ingredients

The city council approved plans to build a new skate park in a suburban neighborhoodScientists discovered a new plant species with potential medicinal properties

A music band announced a reunion tour after a 10-year hiatus

The country’s export of technology products increased by 18 percent this quarterAn airline announced it will add three new international routes next summer

A bookstore hosted a meet-and-greet with a best-selling young adult authorA farm started selling fresh herbs and spices at a local farmers market

A museum opened a new exhibit about space exploration featuring real astronaut gearA gym offered free fitness classes for first responders during the month of September

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• ·Astronomers discover new exoplanet in habitable zone of distant star
• ·The national soccer team won a friendly match against a top-ranked team
• ·A bookstore hosted a poetry reading with local poets
• ·Study reveals that eating nuts daily reduces risk of heart disease by 20 percent
• ·The government announced a tax cut for middle-income families to boost consumer spending
• ·A severe hailstorm hit the midwestern states damaging crops and vehicles in rural areas
• ·An oil company announced it will invest $4 billion in geothermal energy projects
• ·Scientists study effects of different fertilizers on soil health
• ·A tech startup launched a new app that helps users track their carbon footprint and provides tips for reducing environmental impact.
• ·A well-known actor announced his retirement from the film industry after 30 years
• ·A hotel announced it will switch to 100% renewable energy by installing solar panels on its roof
• ·A restaurant started offering chef’s table experiences where customers dine in the kitchen
• ·A tech company released a finance app that helps users track expenses and savings
• ·Tennis tournament attracts top-ranked players from 18 countries
• ·A new study showed that excessive video game use can lead to poor sleep in teenagers
• ·A fashion brand released a clothing line made from recycled plastic bottles collected from oceans