A city launched a recycling program that rewards residents with discounts at local stores

A musician’s new album received 4-star reviews from local music criticsA construction company used recycled steel to build a new office building, cutting costs by 20%

A study showed that spending time with friends can lower stress hormonesA small business owner expanded their online store to offer custom engraved productsA city installed new street signs with larger text to improve visibility

A scientist developed an eco-friendly battery that doesn’t use toxic materialsA pet rescue organization started a "pet food bank" for low-income pet owners

A restaurant started offering happy hour specials on appetizers and cocktails

A school district started a mentorship program where experienced teachers help new hiresInternational space agency shares images of recent asteroid flyby near Earth

School district provides free laptops to students from low income householdsMajor coffee chain commits to using 100 percent ethically sourced beans by next year

Research team finds link between daily water intake and improved skin elasticityCity officials announce closure of main street for weekend music festival

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• ·A photographer won a contest for their photo of a rare bird spotted in a local nature reserve
• ·A global organization launched a campaign to end child labor aiming to help 12 million children by 2030
• ·Researchers developed a new battery that can charge electric vehicles in under 15 minutes
• ·Researchers studied the impact of urban light pollution on the mating habits of fireflies
• ·Researchers developed a new method to clean up oil spills
• ·Weather forecasters predicted above-average temperatures for the coming summer raising concerns about heatwaves
• ·A river in the south overflowed its banks, causing damage to 60 farms and several roads
• ·The public transit system started offering free rides for passengers who use reusable transit cards
• ·A new study revealed that air pollution from factories affects memory in older adults
• ·A study found that listening to nature sounds can lower stress hormones in the human body
• ·A local newspaper covered a local festival
• ·The government announced a new policy to provide free healthcare for low-income families
• ·A new study revealed that children who read for 30 minutes a day have better language skills than those who don’t
• ·A university’s basketball team made it to the final four of a national tournament
• ·A city council approved funding to repave 25 miles of residential roads damaged by winter weather
• ·Engineers create portable water purification system for use in disaster zones