Weather conditions forced the cancellation of a major outdoor food festival over the weekend

A taxi company added electric vehicles to its fleet to reduce fuel costs and carbon emissionsA restaurant was awarded a "best local cuisine" prize by a regional food magazine

A city installed new crosswalks with flashing lights to improve pedestrian safety at busy intersectionsA scientist discovered a new species of insect in a rainforest that has unique camouflage abilitiesA small café started using compostable cups and utensils to reduce waste

A university basketball team won their first playoff game in five yearsA bakery introduced a low-sugar line of cookies and pastries for customers with dietary restrictions

A community group organized a fundraiser that collected $6000 to buy new books for a local library

A tech company announced it will partner with a nonprofit to provide tech training to unemployed individualsThe country’s GDP grew by 2.1% in the first quarter driven by tech and manufacturing sectors

A historical society opened an exhibit featuring vintage toys from the 1950s and 1960sResearchers found that playing team sports improves teamwork skills in teenagers

A music festival announced it will offer free tickets to volunteers who help with cleanupThe city council voted to increase funding for public art projects in downtown areas

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• ·A new study showed that social media use among teenagers has fallen by 10% in the past year with more time spent on outdoor activities
• ·A study found that remote work has reduced commuting-related carbon emissions
• ·Scientists developed a new type of battery that is more environmentally friendly
• ·A musician recorded a song for a movie soundtrack that was nominated for an award
• ·A new study showed that excessive use of social media affects teenagers' academic performance
• ·Marine researchers documented a rare sighting of humpback whales in a coastal bay
• ·A famous actor signed on to star in a new TV series based on a best-selling novel
• ·A famous writer won a prestigious literary award for her latest book
• ·A tennis player won their 22nd Grand Slam title becoming the oldest champion in the sport’s history
• ·Farmers used artificial intelligence to predict crop diseases before they spread
• ·Research finds that reading before bed helps improve sleep quality in adults
• ·A community launched a recycling program that diverts 60% of waste from landfills
• ·College students won a national competition for their invention that purifies water using solar power
• ·Newspaper profiles local musician who gained national fame
• ·A local school district announced it will provide free meals to all students next year regardless of family income
• ·Local schools organized a fundraiser to support their school’s band program