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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• ·Engineers tested a new bridge design that can withstand stronger earthquakes
• ·A fashion store started selling accessories made by local artisans to support the community
• ·Research finds that playing board games improves problem solving skills in children
• ·A airline introduced a new premium economy class with extra legroom and better amenities
• ·Researchers found that playing board games can improve cognitive function in people with dementia
• ·A local newspaper expanded its coverage to include more neighborhood news stories
• ·A local bookstore started a program to read to children at a local daycare
• ·A city expanded its bike-sharing program to include 500 new electric bikes
• ·Soccer team wins regional title and advances to national playoffs
• ·A major airline offered discounted tickets for families traveling with children
• ·The government launched a campaign to promote healthy eating habits
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage people to reduce their energy use at home
• ·A tech company announced it will open a new headquarters creating 2500 new jobs
• ·An energy company announced it will close all its coal-fired power plants by 2030
• ·A construction company finished building a new bridge that cuts travel time between two towns by 15 minutes
• ·Doctors recommended that people limit their screen time before bed to improve sleep quality