The country’s renewable energy capacity increased by 20 percent

Engineers tested a new type of biodegradable building material for low-cost housingResearchers published a study linking regular fruit consumption to better skin health

City officials approved funding for a new public transit line connecting suburban areasA best-selling author announced a new book focusing on environmental activismFarmers reported higher demand for heirloom vegetables at local farmers’ markets

The stock market rose 2 percent following positive reports on consumer spendingA new animal shelter opened to provide care for stray cats and dogs in the city

Doctors warned about increased cases of seasonal allergies due to earlier pollen seasons

An international charity sent medical teams to support rural hospitals in developing countriesScientists invented a new type of battery that can store energy for longer periods of time

The school district announced it will hire more counselors to support students’ mental healthA new study showed that excessive use of smartphones can cause eye strain and headaches

Local artists painted colorful murals on the walls of a community center to brighten the spaceThe government offered grants to businesses that develop new technologies for clean energy

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• ·The government provided support to families struggling with rising living costs
• ·A research study found that getting enough sleep improves athletic performance in athletes
• ·An airline announced discounted tickets for students traveling to attend college or university
• ·Fire department donates old equipment to volunteer groups in rural areas
• ·A river in the midwest overflowed its banks causing damage to homes and farmland
• ·Researchers found that students who take notes by hand retain information better than those who type
• ·A new movie was praised by critics for its realistic portrayal of life in a small town
• ·The postal service announced it would hire 6000 temporary workers to handle holiday mail
• ·Farmers cooperative reports 20 percent increase in organic vegetable sales this quarter
• ·A city launched a bike-sharing program to encourage more people to cycle instead of driving, reducing traffic and pollution.
• ·A construction company used drones to survey construction sites and improve safety
• ·A new movie starring a Hollywood A-lister broke box office records on its opening weekend
• ·Scientists discovered that a common herb has properties that help with digestion
• ·A local theater company performed a free outdoor production of a Shakespeare play in the park
• ·Scientists observed a change in migration patterns of a popular bird species
• ·A fire department received a donation of new equipment from a local business