Local businesses donated goods and services to a charity auction benefiting a children’s hospital

A celebrity chef opened a cooking camp for kids to teach them basic culinary skillsResearchers found that using cloth napkins instead of paper ones saves 100 pounds of paper per year

A city started a program to plant native flowers in public spaces to support pollinatorsA tornado in the south destroyed a small town’s main street and injured 15 peopleA study showed that online learning can be just as effective as in-person classes for some subjects

The government announced tax incentives for families who install energy-efficient windowsA bookstore expanded its selection of graphic novels and comic books to attract younger readers

Scientists developed a new method to purify water using sunlight and a simple filter

The transportation department repaired a section of highway that had been damaged by floodingA local business owner won an award for entrepreneurship recognized for their innovative sustainable business approach

A major music festival announced it will introduce a cashless payment system to reduce wait times at food stallsA study found that regular yoga practice improves flexibility and reduces back pain in office workers

The government announced a new grant program to support artists and cultural organizations affected by the pandemicA new mobile app was launched that helps users find and book eco-friendly hotels and travel experiences

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• ·Researchers developed biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within six months
• ·A music award ceremony was held last night, with a rising star taking home the top prize for Best New Artist.
• ·A photographer captured photos of a local flower festival that were used in a national travel magazine
• ·A famous athlete announced their retirement from professional sports after a 20-year career, citing health reasons.
• ·A restaurant added a breakfast menu that’s available all day
• ·The transportation department repaired a section of highway that had been damaged by flooding
• ·Engineers built a new dam to provide flood control and hydroelectric power to a region
• ·Engineers built a new bridge that can withstand earthquakes up to magnitude 8.0
• ·The stock market recovered after a period of uncertainty
• ·A farm started selling its produce to a regional grocery store chain
• ·A local bookstore hosted a book signing event for a celebrity author
• ·A tech company announced 1000 layoffs as part of a restructuring to focus on core products
• ·Major clothing retailers announced they will extend return windows for holiday purchases until February
• ·The government announced tax incentives for companies investing in renewable energy
• ·A study found that getting enough vitamin D can reduce the risk of respiratory infections by 35%
• ·A software company released a new tool that helps users edit photos on their smartphones