A major sports equipment brand announced it will use recycled materials in 80% of its products

A library started offering "book rentals by mail" for homebound patronsA farm started selling "honey sticks" as a healthy snack for kids

A fire department taught residents how to use fire extinguishers in a hands-on workshopA software company launched a new app that helps users track their fitness goalsA community organized a holiday toy drive that collected 600 toys for kids in need

A grocery store started selling gluten-free snacks like chips and granola barsA photographer captured photos of a local sunset that went viral on social media

A hotel added a fitness center with cardio machines and weights for guests

A musician released a new album that received positive reviews from criticsA fire department conducted a water rescue drill on a local lake

A software company released a new game app that was downloaded 500000 times in a monthA community organized a "neighborhood potluck" with dishes from 30 different cultures

A grocery store started selling organic produce boxes delivered weeklyA photographer’s work was displayed in a local art gallery for a month

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• ·Geologists study effects of climate change on mountain glaciers
• ·Weather forecasters warned of possible tornadoes in the Midwest region
• ·A university research team made a breakthrough in cancer treatment research
• ·Music festival announces lineup including indie bands and Grammy-winning artists
• ·A bakery won a gold medal at an international baking competition for its sourdough bread
• ·A major fashion brand said it will use only sustainable materials in its clothing lines next year
• ·A taxi company updated its app to let customers split fares and tip drivers digitally
• ·A team of archaeologists found ancient coins and tools at a construction site in the city center
• ·Researchers discovered a new species of lizard in a remote desert region of Australia
• ·A research team studied the effects of screen time on children’s sleep patterns
• ·A new study showed that social isolation is harmful to physical and mental health
• ·Electronics brand launches tablet with longer battery life and improved camera
• ·Research shows that meditation practice lowers blood pressure in hypertensive patients
• ·A retail store announced it will open 20 new locations in small towns next year
• ·The country’s export of tech products set a new record this year
• ·The national space agency successfully launched a new satellite to monitor climate change and track natural disasters.