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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• ·A new study showed that social media use among teenagers has decreased by 11% in the past year with more time spent outdoors
• ·A restaurant added a vegan menu with 15 new dishes
• ·Motorcycle show features custom bikes from local builders and national brands
• ·Scientists warned that rising temperatures are causing polar ice caps to melt at an accelerated rate
• ·Physicists study black holes to understand universe formation
• ·An oil company announced it will build a carbon capture facility to reduce emissions
• ·The transportation department announced plans to repair and upgrade several major highways to reduce traffic congestion.
• ·A famous clothing brand announced it will use only eco-friendly materials in production
• ·A school added a new course on environmental science to educate students about climate change and sustainability
• ·A major hotel chain announced it will implement a zero-waste policy in all its hotels reducing landfill waste by 95%
• ·A celebrity chef opened a casual dining restaurant focusing on comfort food with a gourmet twist
• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine that is effective against multiple strains of a common virus
• ·A new study showed teen social media use decreased by 8% in the past year with more time spent on outdoor activities
• ·Podcast interviews famous scientist about new discoveries
• ·The mayor announced a plan to add more benches and public restrooms in city parks
• ·A local bakery expanded its business to three new locations after seeing a 30% increase in sales last year