The government launched a program to help small businesses adopt digital technology

A museum hosted a special event to celebrate the birthday of a famous artistA coffee shop started using compostable cups for all its drinks

A space agency sent a probe to explore a comet in the outer solar systemThe railway service announced it would upgrade its trains to be more energy-efficientA new movie received four nominations at a major film awards show

Researchers found that eating avocados can lower bad cholesterol levelsA city added more bike lanes to encourage people to cycle to work

An airline announced discounted fares for military personnel and their families

A study showed that teachers who use video lessons have more engaged studentsA local café offered free coffee to customers who bring their own mugs

Engineers designed a new type of window that keeps homes cooler in summer and warmer in winterThe postal service introduced a next-day delivery service for packages

A celebrity chef cooked a meal for homeless people at a shelterResearchers calculated that using public transit reduces carbon emissions by 45% per person

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• ·A new study showed that spending time with grandchildren reduces depression in grandparents
• ·Landslides in mountainous regions blocked two major highways stranding hundreds of drivers
• ·A city council voted to convert a vacant lot into a community garden for local residents
• ·Clothing brand uses recycled denim to create new line of jackets
• ·Power company starts pilot program for smart meters to help customers save energy
• ·Researchers studied the effects of social media on interpersonal relationships
• ·Hot weather increased attendance at public pools and water parks
• ·A supermarket chain started selling pre-packaged meal kits for four people at $25 each
• ·Firefighters conduct fire safety workshops in elementary schools this month
• ·The national parliament approved a new infrastructure plan including funding for roads bridges and airports
• ·A local newspaper won an award for its investigative reporting on local government corruption
• ·Researchers found that eating a handful of berries daily can improve brain function in older adults
• ·Environmental groups protested against a new industrial project near a protected forest
• ·A study published in a top medical journal found that daily exercise can improve mental health by reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression.
• ·A new fashion brand gained popularity for its sustainable clothing line
• ·Doctors at a children’s hospital developed a new treatment for childhood asthma with fewer side effects