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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• ·Local police increased security at sports stadiums after a series of minor incidents
• ·Scientists warned that ocean acidification is threatening the survival of shell-forming creatures
• ·A pet store started offering pet wellness checks with a licensed vet to help owners monitor their pets’ health
• ·Farmers used weather forecasting tools to plan their farming activities
• ·A musician released a cover song that went viral on social media with 2 million views
• ·A study showed that spending time with friends can reduce stress levels
• ·Scientists discovered a new plant with potential medicinal value
• ·A pet store started offering grooming services for dogs and cats
• ·Police department launches app for citizens to report suspicious activity
• ·The city hosted an international soccer tournament with teams from 12 different countries
• ·A city installed more traffic lights in busy intersections
• ·City officials approved a $380 million project to upgrade public transportation including new subway stations and bus routes
• ·Engineers developed a new type of solar panel that is 59% more efficient than current models
• ·A new TV show became the most-watched program of the year within a month of airing
• ·The local theater hosted a special performance to raise money for charity
• ·Community hosts cultural festival featuring traditional music dance and food