Middle school students designed a solar-powered backpack that charges mobile devices

A local café offered a discount to customers who brought their own reusable cupsEngineers designed a new type of insulation that reduces home energy use by 40%

The postal service introduced a same-day delivery service for packages in major citiesA celebrity chef cooked a special meal for a charity gala that raised $500000 for hunger reliefResearchers calculated that taking public transit instead of driving saves 200 gallons of gas per year

A city started a composting program for residents that turns food waste into garden fertilizerA snowstorm in the northwest dumped two feet of snow closing schools and government offices

A study showed that learning a second language at a young age improves cognitive development

The government passed a law to protect consumers from hidden fees on airline tickets and hotel staysA streaming service added a collection of classic TV shows to its library

Police used facial recognition technology to identify and arrest a fugitive wanted for theftThe weather service warned of dangerous thunderstorms with high winds and lightning

College students won a national competition for their invention that purifies water using solar powerA bank introduced a new checking account with no monthly fees and free ATM access

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• ·A school added a new course on coding to prepare students for careers in technology
• ·A small business owner expanded their online store to include international shipping
• ·A new study revealed that practicing mindfulness meditation reduces symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder
• ·A charity started a housing program to help homeless individuals find and maintain apartments
• ·A airline improved its customer service by adding more staff at check in counters
• ·The police department launched a new app for residents to report non-emergency incidents
• ·A tech giant acquired a smaller startup specializing in AI technology, in a deal worth $500 million.
• ·A snowstorm in the northeast canceled over 900 flights and closed public transit
• ·A snowstorm in the northeast canceled over 800 flights and closed public transit
• ·The postal service announced it will add 150 new delivery trucks to handle holiday volume
• ·Doctors developed a new vaccine to protect children in developing countries from a deadly disease
• ·A school started a robotics summer camp to teach students about coding and engineering
• ·A research team developed a new method to purify water more efficiently
• ·Art gallery hosts opening reception for exhibit by local contemporary artists
• ·TV show wins best drama award at national entertainment awards
• ·A local theater announced it will show classic films every Sunday during the winter months