Scientists developed a new type of fabric made from recycled plastic bottles

A major sports league changed its schedule to reduce the number of games played on weekendsResearchers developed a new method to turn seawater into fresh drinking water at a lower cost

The school district announced it will provide free school supplies for all elementary studentsScientists found evidence that climate change is causing glaciers to melt at a faster rateThe city council banned the use of plastic straws in all restaurants and cafes

A popular streaming service added thousands of classic movies to its libraryResearchers found that regular exercise can reduce the risk of heart disease in middle-aged adults

The government launched a campaign to promote tourism in small towns with historical sites

A tech startup created a new device that monitors air quality and alerts users to pollutantsCar dealership offers test drives of new electric vehicles

Community hosts festival with food music and craft vendorsRadio station holds fundraiser to help homeless veterans

Engineers create water filter that removes 99 percent of contaminantsWrestling team wins state championship for fifth year in a row

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• ·The education department launched a program to provide free laptops to students in low-income households
• ·A sports league changed its overtime rules to reduce the risk of player injuries
• ·A grocery store chain raised its employee discount to 25% for all full-time staff
• ·Magazine features profile of chef who uses local, seasonal ingredients
• ·A famous author won a national book award for their latest novel about World War II
• ·A tech startup developed a portable device that tests water purity in minutes
• ·A coffee chain announced it will offer free coffee to customers who bring their own reusable cups
• ·Doctors successfully treated a patient with a rare lung condition using a new laser therapy
• ·A major airline confirmed it will resume direct flights to three Asian cities next month
• ·A small business owner started a loyalty program where customers earn points for referrals
• ·Dance school holds winter recital featuring ballet and contemporary dance pieces
• ·A tech company released a new software update with improved security features
• ·A severe storm hit the east coast overnight, causing power outages for over 100,000 residents and closing several major highways.
• ·A bakery started creating custom wedding cakes with handcrafted sugar flowers
• ·Local businesses sponsored a community event to raise money for charity
• ·A tech company announced a new feature for its video streaming service