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 fire department hosted a community barbecue to raise funds for new equipment
• ·Medical researchers found that regular stretching can reduce muscle soreness by 30% in athletes
• ·A farm began using solar panels to power its irrigation systems
• ·The country’s export of technology products increased by 18 percent this year
• ·A local community organized a festival to celebrate cultural diversity featuring music dance and food from different countries
• ·A national park closed some backcountry trails during bear mating season for safety
• ·Environmental groups organized a clean-up event along a major river collecting 5 tons of waste
• ·The police department added more officers to patrol busy shopping areas during weekends
• ·A photographer captured photos of a local parade that were used on the city’s official website
• ·The national postal service said it will increase delivery speeds with most packages now arriving within 2 days
• ·The city’s public library added more e-books and online databases for students and researchers
• ·A farm started a petting zoo with goats, sheep, and chickens for family visits
• ·Consumer confidence index rose by 5 points in October indicating improved optimism about the economic outlook
• ·Motorcycle show features custom bikes from local builders and national brands
• ·Weather experts reported that this year’s rainfall has been above average
• ·A new mobile game was released quickly becoming the most downloaded app in over 60 countries