Local businesses participated in a “shop local” campaign to boost the regional economy

A community center organized a sports day for kids with games races and prizesA tech company released a new laptop that is thinner lighter and faster than previous models

A river in the south overflowed its banks causing damage to 50 farms and several roadsA study found that listening to music while exercising can improve performance by 15%The government passed a law to raise the minimum age for buying tobacco products to 21

A museum offered free admission to all visitors on national holidaysA local café started serving plant-based milk options like oat almond and soy milk

Researchers developed a new battery that is smaller lighter and more powerful than current ones

The railway service announced it would offer free coffee and tea to passengers during morning commutesA fast-food chain added plant-based chicken sandwiches to all its locations nationwide

Researchers found that taking short walks every hour can reduce back pain in office workersThe mayor announced a plan to plant 10000 trees in the city over the next three years

A hotel chain started using biodegradable cleaning products in all its roomsA study revealed that dog owners walk an average of 2000 more steps per day than non-owners

(责任编辑：娜薇)

• ·Doctors developed a new treatment for arthritis to reduce pain
• ·A city council approved plans to build a new water treatment plant
• ·The national weather service warned of a blizzard approaching the northeastern states
• ·A fashion brand released a collection made from recycled denim and organic cotton
• ·A major retailer announced plans to open 30 new stores in urban neighborhoods
• ·Researchers created a new device that can detect early signs of kidney disease using urine samples
• ·A clothing brand announced it will take back old clothes for recycling or reuse
• ·A fire department responded to a small kitchen fire that was put out before it caused major damage
• ·Engineers built a flying car prototype that completed its first test flight
• ·A city added more bike repair stations in parks and near bike lanes
• ·A wildlife group cleaned up a local river
• ·Engineers developed a new type of solar panel that is 56% more efficient than current models
• ·Researchers discovered a new species of fish in the Amazon River
• ·Art museum acquires rare painting by 19th century artist for its permanent collection
• ·Bookstore hosts book reading event with best selling children’s author
• ·Doctors urged people to get regular eye exams to detect vision problems early