Scientists developed a safe and efficient way to recycle old batteries

Students organized a fundraiser that raised $15000 for a local animal shelterA professional tennis player won a major tournament for the first time in their career

Scientists created a new type of battery that can store 50% more energy than current modelsThe police department launched a new app that lets residents report traffic violations with photosA social media platform added a feature to let users hide posts containing certain keywords

An energy company announced it would invest $3 billion in solar power projects over the next decadeA drought in the west led to a ban on outdoor watering for residential and commercial properties

A study found that children who play video games with their parents have stronger family bonds

The government increased funding for public transportation to add more buses during rush hourBook club selects Pulitzer Prize winning novel for monthly discussion

Engineers design energy efficient heating systems for office buildingsGolf tournament raises $15000 for youth sports programs in local schools

Study shows that owning a pet reduces feelings of loneliness in elderly adultsTea shop creates new blends using herbs grown in local community gardens

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• ·A library hosted digital literacy classes for adults learning to use email and online banking
• ·A study showed that eating breakfast within an hour of waking can boost metabolism
• ·Wildlife sanctuary releases rehabilitated birds of prey into wild
• ·Researchers found that reading to young children every day helps develop their vocabulary
• ·Scientists discovered a way to convert plastic waste into fuel offering a solution to the global plastic pollution crisis
• ·Firefighters use drones to find missing hiker in remote wilderness area
• ·Astronomers discovered a new asteroid that orbits the sun every 3.5 years
• ·Volunteers helped paint and repair a local school in a low-income neighborhood
• ·Engineers designed a new type of insulation that reduces home energy use by 40%
• ·Doctors urged parents to ensure their children get all recommended vaccinations on time
• ·A musician performed a free concert in the park that was attended by over 600 people
• ·A city banned single-use plastic utensils in all restaurants and food trucks
• ·A library started a teen book club that focuses on young adult fiction and graphic novels
• ·Local firefighters rescued three people from a burning building early this morning with no serious injuries reported
• ·Marine biologists found that coral reefs are recovering in areas with strict protection measures
• ·A major tech firm unveiled a new smart home device that connects all household appliances into one system