A music festival announced it will use 100 percent renewable energy for next year’s event

Dance troupe performs sold out shows in three major citiesEngineers test new technology to clean up oil spills more efficiently

Library expands digital collection with 10000 new e booksFootball league announces changes to playoff format for next seasonResearch indicates that drinking green tea may boost metabolism

City launches campaign to encourage more people to use bicyclesBook publisher releases memoir by famous political figure

Power company invests in solar energy projects to reduce carbon emissions

Survey shows that consumer confidence has increased this quarterScientists developed a new battery that charges electric vehicles in just 15 minutes

The police department launched a new program to educate teens about the dangers of distracted drivingA social media platform added a feature to let users schedule posts across multiple accounts

An energy company announced it would close three coal-fired power plants and invest in solar energyA drought in the western states led to water restrictions for farmers and residential users

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• ·The government announced a new program to help small businesses adopt digital tools
• ·A national park started a program to teach visitors about native plant species
• ·A heat advisory was issued for southern states with temperatures expected to reach 105°F
• ·A university football team won their conference championship for the first time in 18 years
• ·Local authorities reported a 15% drop in crime rates over the past six months, citing improved community policing efforts.
• ·An energy company announced it will phase out coal power plants by 2035
• ·A new study showed that 65% of parents prefer in-person school events over virtual gatherings
• ·The city council voted to increase funding for public libraries to stay open later
• ·Art gallery showcases works by local artists with disabilities
• ·Parliament debated a bill to expand voting rights to citizens living abroad for national elections
• ·Research team finds link between daily water intake and improved skin elasticity
• ·A museum displayed a rare collection of vintage cameras from the 19th and 20th centuries
• ·A new high-speed internet service was launched in rural areas, providing faster connectivity to underserved communities.
• ·Researchers found that listening to audiobooks can improve reading comprehension
• ·A local newspaper expanded its coverage to include more neighborhood news
• ·A study found that seniors who own pets have lower rates of depression and loneliness