Engineers built a flying car prototype that completed its first test flight

A fashion store donated unsold clothing to a nonprofit that helps homeless individuals find jobsA library added a collection of books in braille for visually impaired patrons

A farm started using compost to fertilize its fields instead of chemical fertilizersA fire department responded to a kitchen fire that was put out before it spread to other roomsA software company released a new game app that was downloaded 100,000 times in its first week

A community organized a "neighborhood potluck" that featured dishes from 25 different culturesA grocery store started selling "plant-based milk alternatives" like oat and almond milk

A school started a "environmental club" that planted trees on school grounds

A photographer’s work was displayed in a local art gallery for a month-long exhibitionThe space agency successfully deployed a new satellite to study climate change

A coffee chain announced it will offer free coffee to customers who bring their own reusable cupsThe city council approved a project to build a new skate park and sports complex

Archaeologists discovered a ancient burial site with artifacts from a prehistoric civilizationCar companies announced they will collaborate on developing affordable electric vehicles

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• ·Researchers found that eating a handful of berries daily can improve brain function in older adults
• ·A professional baseball player signed a six-year contract worth $195 million with a new team
• ·Archaeologists uncovered a collection of ancient artifacts at a dig site including pottery and jewelry
• ·Major retailers announced plans to extend holiday sales to meet high consumer demand
• ·Scientists developed a new vaccine to protect livestock from a disease
• ·Car company unveils electric SUV with range of over 300 miles on single charge
• ·The government increased funding for after-school programs to help working parents
• ·A celebrity chef opened a cooking school where students learn to make gourmet meals
• ·The city council approved plans to renovate an old factory into a community art space
• ·The city council voted to add more benches and water fountains in public parks
• ·Study shows that drinking enough water improves athletic performance by 10 percent
• ·Lifeguards teach water safety classes at community swimming pool
• ·Local police partnered with animal shelters to reduce the number of stray animals
• ·The government passed a law to increase funding for public education by 25%
• ·The government provided financial aid to families affected by a drought
• ·Engineers designed a new type of wind turbine that can operate efficiently in low-wind conditions