Scientists developed a new type of fabric made from recycled plastic bottles

A major sports league changed its schedule to reduce the number of games played on weekendsResearchers developed a new method to turn seawater into fresh drinking water at a lower cost

The school district announced it will provide free school supplies for all elementary studentsScientists found evidence that climate change is causing glaciers to melt at a faster rateThe city council banned the use of plastic straws in all restaurants and cafes

A popular streaming service added thousands of classic movies to its libraryResearchers found that regular exercise can reduce the risk of heart disease in middle-aged adults

The government launched a campaign to promote tourism in small towns with historical sites

A tech startup created a new device that monitors air quality and alerts users to pollutantsCar dealership offers test drives of new electric vehicles

Community hosts festival with food music and craft vendorsRadio station holds fundraiser to help homeless veterans

Engineers create water filter that removes 99 percent of contaminantsWrestling team wins state championship for fifth year in a row

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• ·A new study revealed that air pollution from cars affects children’s lung development by age 5
• ·A grocery store chain raised its employee discount to 30% for all full-time staff
• ·A tech startup launched an app that tracks spending and helps users save money for goals
• ·The city’s public transport system launched a new app that tracks bus and train arrivals in real time
• ·A musician released a new single that was played on 15 regional radio stations
• ·The government passed a law requiring all new cars sold to be electric by 2035
• ·The local zoo announced plans to build a new exhibit for endangered primates
• ·A study found that reading fiction can improve empathy and social skills
• ·Gardening center offers workshops on growing herbs indoors during winter months
• ·A study found that listening to music while working can improve productivity for some people
• ·A restaurant started offering happy hour specials on appetizers and drinks
• ·A major music festival announced it will introduce a cashless payment system to reduce wait times at food stalls
• ·A bookstore hosted an author Q&A event that drew over 120 attendees interested in fantasy novels
• ·The national basketball league announced a new sponsorship
• ·A tech startup created an app that helps users find local second-hand stores
• ·A bookstore hosted a meet-and-greet with a best-selling author drawing a crowd of 600