A government program provided grants to small businesses affected by recent natural disasters

Dance troupe performs sold out shows in three major citiesEngineers test new technology to clean up oil spills more efficiently

Library expands digital collection with 10000 new e booksFootball league announces changes to playoff format for next seasonResearch indicates that drinking green tea may boost metabolism

City launches campaign to encourage more people to use bicyclesBook publisher releases memoir by famous political figure

Power company invests in solar energy projects to reduce carbon emissions

Survey shows that consumer confidence has increased this quarterScientists developed a new battery that charges electric vehicles in just 15 minutes

The police department launched a new program to educate teens about the dangers of distracted drivingA social media platform added a feature to let users schedule posts across multiple accounts

An energy company announced it would close three coal-fired power plants and invest in solar energyA drought in the western states led to water restrictions for farmers and residential users

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• ·The government released a report showing improved air quality in urban areas
• ·Local businesses hosted a street fair with live music and food vendors to attract customers
• ·Researchers found that certain types of mushrooms can remove heavy metals from contaminated soil
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of insect in a tropical rainforest
• ·The police department added more officers to patrol busy areas during weekends
• ·The national hockey league started its new season with a special charity game
• ·Weather forecasters warned of severe storms expected to hit the coastal areas
• ·The stock market declined slightly due to inflation concerns
• ·Local schools added mindfulness classes to help students manage stress
• ·A charity launched a program to teach seniors how to use smartphones
• ·A wildlife group cleaned up a local river
• ·A community organized a charity run that raised $15,000 for a local children’s hospital
• ·A university opened a new sports complex with a gym, pool, and outdoor fields for students and faculty
• ·International team of scientists discovers a new species of marine life
• ·Major airline partners with eco-friendly travel company to offset carbon emissions
• ·A study found that spending time with pets lowers stress hormones and improves mood in adults