Scientists developed a way to recycle plastic into clothing fibers

A bookstore hosted a poetry reading event featuring local and national poetsA local café began offering free refills on coffee for customers who stay to work or study

Engineers designed a new type of building material that is stronger and more energy-efficientThe postal service introduced a new express delivery service for urgent packagesA celebrity chef created a special menu for a charity dinner to raise money for hunger relief

Researchers calculated that using public transportation instead of cars can reduce traffic congestion by 30%A city started a composting program for residents to turn food waste into fertilizer

A severe snowstorm disrupted air travel with hundreds of flights canceled or delayed

A study showed that learning a second language can improve brain function in older adultsThe government invested $200 million in building new wind farms in coastal areas

A toy company released a new line of educational toys that teach coding to kidsA community held a cultural festival with food music and dance from different countries

Researchers found that air pollution can increase the risk of asthma in childrenThe transportation ministry added more security cameras to public transit stations

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• ·Major coffee chain commits to using 100 percent ethically sourced beans by next year
• ·Researchers found that playing musical instruments can improve memory in older adults
• ·Hiking group discovers hidden waterfall in national forest during weekend trip
• ·The government announced plans to build 10,000 new affordable housing units next year
• ·A software company provided free training to small businesses on how to use its products
• ·A wildlife conservation group organized a cleanup of a local river to protect aquatic life
• ·The stock market reached a new all-time high following positive corporate earnings reports
• ·The national tennis tournament attracted top players from around the world
• ·A hospital started offering virtual doctor visits for non-emergency medical issues
• ·A museum launched a program for children to learn about art through hands-on workshops
• ·Scientists developed a new type of battery that is more environmentally friendly
• ·A singer released a new album that topped music charts within a week
• ·The airport announced it will build a new terminal to handle the growing number of international flights
• ·A photographer took photos of a local event that were published in a regional newspaper
• ·A farm started selling homemade jams and jellies at the farmers market
• ·A major airline announced it would offer free Wi-Fi on all international flights