Local government plants 2,000 trees in urban parks to combat heat islands

Coast guard rescues sailors from sinking boat in stormy seasNewspaper profiles local musician who signed with major record label

Biologists develop new method to protect bees from pesticidesGymnastics team wins first place at regional competitionStudy finds that essential oils like lavender improve sleep quality

Coffee shop roasts its own beans on-site for freshnessElementary school takes students on field trip to science museum

Fashion show raises money for charity with designs by local students

Research shows that walking on grass improves mental clarityA coffee shop started offering "coffee tasting flights" where customers can sample three different types of coffee

A university opened a new science lab equipped with state-of-the-art technology for student researchA taxi company launched a mobile app that allows customers to split fares with friends

A fashion designer used natural dyes made from flowers and plants to color fabrics for a new collectionA library started offering "tech help sessions" where volunteers assist residents with using smartphones and computers

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• ·Study reveals that using reusable containers saves average household $300 yearly
• ·Local police launched a program to educate teens about the dangers of drunk driving
• ·The national basketball team won the regional championship for the third year in a row
• ·A tech company donated money to a local charity that supports education
• ·Tennis player wins first Grand Slam title after defeating defending champion
• ·The national tennis team won a major international competition
• ·A famous singer announced a world tour with concerts scheduled in 40 countries over the next year
• ·The government passed a law to raise the minimum age for buying tobacco products to 21
• ·A bookstore hosted an author Q&A event that drew over 120 attendees interested in fantasy novels
• ·The city council approved the construction of a new water treatment plant
• ·A major hotel chain announced plans to open 38 new hotels in Asia over the next three years
• ·An oil company announced it will build a new carbon capture facility at its refinery
• ·A hotel started offering eco-stays with energy-efficient rooms and complimentary bike rentals
• ·A study found that ocean acidification has increased by 30% since the Industrial Revolution threatening marine life
• ·A study found that eating a handful of walnuts daily can improve brain function
• ·Middle school students designed a solar-powered water purification system for remote communities