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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• ·A celebrity chef appeared on a popular TV show to demonstrate easy recipes for home cooks
• ·A airline added a new direct flight route between two mid sized cities
• ·Candle company creates scents inspired by tropical destinations
• ·A local school won a national award for its environmental education program
• ·Florist delivers free flowers to hospital patients
• ·A school district bought new tablets for all students to support remote learning when needed
• ·A hospital started a program to help patients quit smoking
• ·A study showed that teachers who use games in the classroom have more engaged students
• ·Scientists developed a lightweight material that is stronger than steel and used in car manufacturing
• ·A local café partnered with a local charity to donate a meal to a homeless person for every coffee sold
• ·A new study revealed that drinking enough water can improve metabolism
• ·A museum hosted a special exhibit on ancient Egyptian history with artifacts on loan from overseas
• ·Researchers found that spending time gardening reduces symptoms of anxiety in older adults
• ·A museum hosted a lecture by a famous historian about the history of the civil rights movement
• ·A farm installed solar panels to power its irrigation system, saving $5,000 yearly on energy
• ·A popular restaurant was awarded a Michelin star