A coffee roaster started selling small-batch beans sourced from family farms in Colombia

The police department launched a new initiative to reduce crime in residential areasScientists successfully cloned an endangered animal to help preserve the species

Local businesses reported increased sales during the recent holiday shopping seasonThe university announced a new scholarship program for students studying environmental scienceA severe storm caused power outages in several neighborhoods across the state

Researchers found evidence of water on a distant planet that could support lifeThe city introduced a new bike sharing program to promote eco friendly transportation

A famous actor announced their retirement from film after a 40 year career

Doctors urged people to get vaccinated against the flu ahead of the winter seasonA popular sandwich chain announced it will switch to 100% compostable packaging by next year

The city council approved a $130 million project to build a new public library and community centerArchaeologists found ancient coins and pottery shards at a dig site dating back to the Roman Empire

Car manufacturers announced a joint effort to develop a universal charging network for electric vehiclesA heatwave in the western states pushed temperatures to 113°F forcing schools to close early

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• ·A new study revealed that getting enough natural light during the day improves mood
• ·A research study found that spending time gardening can lower blood pressure in adults
• ·A study found that getting enough exercise can improve memory and cognitive function in older adults.
• ·A charity started a meal delivery program for elderly residents who are homebound
• ·Local farmers market introduces weekly workshops on organic gardening techniques
• ·A local library opened a new digital section offering free access to e-books audiobooks and online databases
• ·Researchers studied the impact of urban light pollution on the mating habits of fireflies
• ·Researchers found a new oil spill cleanup method
• ·Volleyball tournament attracts 30 college teams from across the country
• ·Local police started a program to teach bicycle safety to elementary school students
• ·A social media platform added a feature to let users hide comments containing offensive language
• ·A bank introduced a savings account with a 4.5% interest rate for new customers
• ·The city’s public transport system launched an app that lets users plan routes in advance
• ·Art gallery showcases works by emerging local artists
• ·A new report showed that the number of electric vehicles on the road has doubled in the past two years.
• ·A city started planting trees along streets to reduce air pollution