A local business owner won an award for entrepreneurship recognized for their innovative sustainable business approach

A new study showed that drinking enough water can improve athletic performanceThe national weather service warned of a blizzard approaching the northeastern states

Scientists discovered a new species of frog that can change color to match its surroundingsThe city started a program to fine people who litter in public parksA major clothing brand announced it will offer free alterations for all customers

Researchers found that playing board games improves cognitive function in the elderlyThe government planned to build 5,000 new affordable housing units in urban areas

A popular social media platform added a new feature to create and share photo albums

Doctors urged people to get regular skin checks to detect skin cancer earlyA tech company donated 800 old computers to local schools to upgrade their computer labs

A local theater announced it will show classic films every Sunday during the winter monthsA school started a student-run garden where vegetables are grown and donated to local food banks

A coffee roaster began selling small-batch, single-origin coffee beans sourced from family-owned farmsA wildlife conservation group released 30 endangered tortoises into a protected natural habitat

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• ·The government passed a law to ban the sale of flavored e-cigarettes to minors
• ·A gas leak at an industrial plant forced 300 residents to evacuate temporarily
• ·Coast guard rescues boaters caught in storm off northern coast
• ·A government health agency launched a campaign to encourage annual flu vaccinations for all age groups
• ·Engineers created a new type of solar panel that is 40% more efficient than current models
• ·A university football team won their conference championship for the first time in 18 years
• ·An airline announced it will upgrade its in-flight Wi-Fi to provide faster internet access
• ·Researchers found that lack of exercise can lead to muscle loss in adults over 50
• ·Engineers tested a new type of biodegradable building material for low-cost housing
• ·Researchers discovered that drinking chamomile tea reduces anxiety in young adults
• ·The government launched a $2 billion stimulus package to support small businesses affected by the recent recession
• ·Farmers reported higher demand for heirloom vegetables at local farmers’ markets
• ·A historic hotel in the city center was renovated and reopened with modern amenities
• ·A tech company released a new virtual reality game set in ancient Rome
• ·A tech startup launched an app that tracks personal spending and creates budgets
• ·A fire department contained a small wildfire in a rural area before it reached nearby homes