Middle school students designed a solar-powered water purification system for remote communities

An airline announced it would use more efficient engines to reduce fuel consumption and emissionsScientists found that a certain type of mushroom can boost the immune system when eaten regularly

The government launched a program to help small businesses create websites and online storesA bookstore hosted a poetry slam where local poets competed for a cash prizeA local café offered a discount to customers who brought their own reusable cups

Engineers 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 cities

A celebrity chef cooked a special meal for a charity gala that raised $500000 for hunger relief

Researchers calculated that taking public transit instead of driving saves 200 gallons of gas per yearA 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

A tech company launched a new tablet with a foldable screen and long-lasting batteryA severe thunderstorm caused power outages for 60000 residents in the eastern region

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• ·The government passed a law to raise the legal age for buying alcohol
• ·A pharmaceutical company released results showing its new drug reduces symptoms of arthritis by 40%
• ·A local artist created portraits of community leaders to display in city hall
• ·Research indicates that regular stretching reduces muscle soreness
• ·A clothing store donated a portion of its sales to a charity that supports homeless youth
• ·The Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to two scientists for their work on black hole research
• ·Electronics store offers back-to-school discounts on laptops
• ·A government agency launched a campaign to prevent cyberbullying among teens
• ·Local schools installed new security systems including cameras and access control doors
• ·Researchers developed a new battery that is smaller, lighter, and more powerful than current models
• ·A celebrity chef published a new cookbook featuring easy-to-make recipes for busy families
• ·A community garden donated 100 pounds of green beans to a local food bank
• ·Electronics store offers trade in program for old phones and tablets
• ·The railway service announced it would upgrade its ticketing system to allow mobile check-in
• ·A taxi company added wheelchair-accessible vehicles to its fleet to better serve customers with disabilities
• ·A truck accident on a highway spilled 150 gallons of oil causing a temporary closure