Middle school students designed a solar-powered backpack that charges mobile devices

A local café offered a discount to customers who brought their own reusable cupsEngineers 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 citiesA celebrity chef cooked a special meal for a charity gala that raised $500000 for hunger reliefResearchers calculated that taking public transit instead of driving saves 200 gallons of gas per year

A city started a composting program for residents that turns food waste into garden fertilizerA snowstorm in the northwest dumped two feet of snow closing schools and government offices

A study showed that learning a second language at a young age improves cognitive development

The government passed a law to protect consumers from hidden fees on airline tickets and hotel staysA streaming service added a collection of classic TV shows to its library

Police used facial recognition technology to identify and arrest a fugitive wanted for theftThe weather service warned of dangerous thunderstorms with high winds and lightning

College students won a national competition for their invention that purifies water using solar powerA bank introduced a new checking account with no monthly fees and free ATM access

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• ·The school district announced it will provide free school supplies for all elementary students
• ·A severe thunderstorm with strong winds knocked down power lines affecting 8000 households
• ·The country’s military announced it will conduct a series of training exercises next month to enhance national security.
• ·Scientists developed a new type of fabric that is waterproof and breathable
• ·A high-level diplomatic delegation arrived in the capital to discuss trade disputes and climate action collaboration
• ·Scientists identified a new gene that affects how the body processes carbohydrates
• ·Tech giant Apple unveiled a new laptop with a more powerful chip and longer battery life
• ·Bookstore hosts storytime for kids with local children’s author
• ·A study found that drinking plenty of water improves concentration and productivity in office workers
• ·Weather conditions improved allowing a canceled music festival to be held the following weekend
• ·A construction company finished building a new apartment complex with 150 units
• ·A tornado touched down in a rural community yesterday, destroying 12 homes and injuring three people; emergency services are providing aid.
• ·A famous singer announced a North American tour with 25 shows scheduled next summer
• ·The Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to two scientists for their work on black hole research
• ·Chocolate shop makes artisanal chocolates with local ingredients
• ·A bakery introduced a line of low sugar cookies and pastries for health conscious customers