Middle school students designed a solar-powered backpack that charges mobile devices

A local café offered a discount to customers who brought their own reusable cupsEngineers designed a new type of insulation that reduces home energy use by 40%

The postal service introduced a same-day delivery service for packages in major citiesA celebrity chef cooked a special meal for a charity gala that raised $500000 for hunger reliefResearchers calculated that taking public transit instead of driving saves 200 gallons of gas per year

A city started a composting program for residents that turns food waste into garden fertilizerA snowstorm in the northwest dumped two feet of snow closing schools and government offices

A study showed that learning a second language at a young age improves cognitive development

The government passed a law to protect consumers from hidden fees on airline tickets and hotel staysA streaming service added a collection of classic TV shows to its library

Police used facial recognition technology to identify and arrest a fugitive wanted for theftThe weather service warned of dangerous thunderstorms with high winds and lightning

College students won a national competition for their invention that purifies water using solar powerA bank introduced a new checking account with no monthly fees and free ATM access

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• ·A team of engineers designed a new type of bridge that can withstand stronger earthquakes and extreme weather conditions.
• ·A fire at an old warehouse was contained before it spread to nearby residential buildings
• ·A taxi company launched a loyalty program that rewards frequent riders with free rides
• ·A city started a program to plant native flowers in public spaces to support pollinators
• ·Plant nursery sells pollinator-friendly plants to support bees
• ·A university conducted a survey that found 80% of students are satisfied with their education
• ·A charity organized a walkathon to raise money for medical research
• ·Scientists compare effects of organic and conventional farming on soil
• ·Camera store offers photography workshops for beginners
• ·Toy store hosts event where kids can meet characters from popular cartoons
• ·The city introduced a new program to give tax breaks to residents who use public transportation
• ·Weather forecasters predicted a heatwave for the central region next week
• ·Researchers found that a plant-based diet can lower cholesterol levels in adults
• ·A hotel renovated its lobby to include a modern seating area and coffee bar
• ·Tennis player becomes youngest champion in tournament history at 17 years old
• ·Police seized a large quantity of illegal drugs during a raid on a warehouse in the industrial district