Basketball team wins national championship after final game overtime

A fashion brand released a limited-edition holiday collection featuring sustainable materialsA hospital opened a new sports medicine clinic to treat athletes of all ages and skill levels

A community center offered free computer classes for seniors to help them use smartphones and tabletsA tech company announced it would reduce its carbon footprint by 50% over the next five yearsHeavy rainfall caused flash flooding in a city’s downtown area closing several businesses

A study found that spending time with friends reduces the risk of depression in young adultsThe government increased funding for renewable energy research to develop new technologies

A bookstore started a book club for parents and kids that focuses on children’s literature

Researchers developed a new vaccine that provides protection against three different virusesA 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 city started a composting program for residents that turns food waste into garden fertilizer

A snowstorm in the northwest dumped two feet of snow closing schools and government officesA study showed that learning a second language at a young age improves cognitive development

(责任编辑：小仪)

• ·The military announced it will host a public open house at its base next month
• ·A farm started selling grass-fed beef directly to consumers through its website and farm stand
• ·Chemists develop new material that is both strong and biodegradable
• ·A fashion store started selling vintage clothing alongside new items
• ·A famous chef opened a new downtown restaurant specializing in global fusion cuisine
• ·A scientist developed a new method to clean up oil spills using naturally occurring bacteria
• ·An airline partnered with a rental car company to offer bundled travel packages
• ·Researchers found that keeping a garden reduces symptoms of anxiety in adults
• ·Ice cream shop introduces new flavors made with local dairy products
• ·A bookstore started a program to read to children at local daycares
• ·A study found that spending time with pets lowers stress hormones and improves mood in adults
• ·A school district purchased new laptops for all high school students
• ·A community held a cultural festival featuring traditional music and dance from Latin America
• ·A famous clothing brand announced it will donate a portion of its profits to environmental causes
• ·A fire department helped local businesses create fire evacuation plans
• ·A school started a gardening club that grew vegetables for the school cafeteria