Scientists created a new device that generates electricity from body heat

A local newspaper expanded its coverage to include more small-town newsA bakery won a regional award for its chocolate cake

A construction project to widen a highway started this month and will take two years to finishA smartphone company offered a trade-in program for old phones to encourage recyclingA farmers market hosted a fall festival with pumpkin carving and hayrides

A hospital started a telemedicine program for patients in rural areasA national forest announced it will allow camping in more areas next year

A fashion brand started using recycled polyester to make its clothing

A city installed new traffic lights at busy intersectionsA local farm began selling fresh produce directly to consumers through a community-supported agriculture program

Engineers designed a new type of wind turbine that is quieter and more efficient than older modelsThe postal service introduced a new package tracking system to give customers real-time updates

A celebrity chef published a new cookbook featuring easy-to-make recipes for busy familiesResearchers calculated that recycling one ton of paper saves 17 trees and 7000 gallons of water

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• ·A new high-speed train service was launched reducing travel time between two major cities from 3.5 hours to 1.2 hours
• ·A local newspaper expanded its neighborhood coverage, adding 10 new community correspondents
• ·An oil company announced it will invest $5 billion in geothermal energy projects
• ·Scientists created a new type of battery that can store 40% more energy than current models
• ·Researchers found that cuddling with pets reduces stress hormones in the body
• ·A university conducted a survey that found 80% of students are satisfied with their education
• ·A thunderstorm knocked down trees and power lines in several residential neighborhoods
• ·A new movie was praised by critics for its realistic portrayal of life in a small town
• ·Florist creates special flower arrangements for upcoming Mother’s Day celebrations
• ·Ice cream shop makes homemade ice cream with local fruit
• ·Police department partners with community groups to reduce crime rates
• ·The police department launched an app that lets users report traffic violations with photos
• ·A national park closed a trail for maintenance
• ·A study found pet time lowers adult stress hormones and improves mood
• ·The government passed a law to increase funding for public healthcare by 20%
• ·A major fashion brand announced it will use only sustainable materials in its clothing lines starting next year