Environmental activists protested against a new oil pipeline project in the northern wilderness

The weather service warned of dangerous thunderstorms with hail and high windsCollege students won a national science competition with their invention that purifies water

A bank introduced a new checking account with no monthly fees and cashback rewardsMedical researchers developed a new vaccine that protects against multiple flu strainsThe transit system announced plans to replace old trains with faster more efficient models

A famous actress announced she will produce a documentary about women’s rightsA study revealed that social media use can reduce face-to-face communication skills in teens

The government provided financial assistance to small businesses affected by a recent storm

A flood in a small town damaged over 150 homes and forced residents to evacuateThe United Nations held a summit to discuss strategies to reduce global food waste

A cyclist won the national road race championship after a 185-mile raceA public library announced it will loan out power tools and gardening equipment to residents

Researchers found that eating avocados regularly can lower bad cholesterol levelsThe city announced it will install more public charging stations for electric vehicles

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• ·Local residents protested against a proposed construction project that they say will destroy a protected forest
• ·A software company announced it will allow employees to work from home indefinitely
• ·A national park started a program to remove invasive plant species
• ·Basketball team wins state championship after double-overtime game
• ·A new study showed that students who get enough sleep have better academic performance
• ·Researchers found that regular exercise reduces the risk of chronic diseases
• ·Biologists track migration of monarch butterflies using tiny GPS devices
• ·A chemical spill at a factory in the industrial area was contained with no reported health risks
• ·A airline reduced its carbon footprint by using biofuel for some of its flights
• ·Major grocery store chains announced plans to stock more locally grown produce to reduce carbon emissions
• ·A museum hosted a pottery workshop for adults
• ·A bakery launched a line of vegan cupcakes that were featured in a local lifestyle magazine
• ·A severe flood hit a rural area destroying dozens of homes and forcing residents to seek temporary shelter
• ·Local police partnered with schools to teach internet safety to children
• ·The country’s export of electronic goods increased by 23% this year
• ·A team of archaeologists uncovered ancient artifacts dating back over 3,000 years at a dig site in the countryside.