A coffee shop used compostable cups

Scientists found that a certain plant can be used to treat allergiesThe government launched a program to help small businesses create online stores

A bookstore hosted a poetry night with local poetsA local café offered free coffee to customers who bring their own mugsEngineers designed a new type of window that keeps homes cooler in summer and warmer in winter

The postal service introduced a next-day delivery service for packagesA celebrity chef cooked a meal for homeless people at a shelter

Researchers calculated that using public transit reduces carbon emissions by 45% per person

A city started a composting program for restaurants to reduce food wasteScientists discovered a new species of beetle in the rainforests of South America

The city council approved plans to build a new sports complex with fields and courts for youth teamsResearchers studied the effects of social media on self-esteem in teenage girls

A famous singer released a new single that became a top hit within days of its releaseThe national rugby team announced a new captain for the upcoming season

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• ·Local businesses joined a campaign to reduce energy use during peak hours
• ·Researchers found that reading mystery novels improves problem-solving skills
• ·A school district announced it will provide free school supplies to all elementary students next year
• ·Book club discusses novel about climate change and environmental activism
• ·A scientist developed a new type of battery that charges twice as fast as current models
• ·Scientists discovered a new method to clean oil spills more effectively
• ·Coffee shop sources coffee beans directly from small farms in Central America
• ·The national soccer team won a friendly match against a top-ranked international team
• ·Weather conditions caused delays in shipping and delivery services across the country
• ·A major airline filed for bankruptcy protection after struggling with high fuel costs and low passenger numbers
• ·A research team studied the impact of air pollution on respiratory health
• ·Local residents protested against a proposed construction project that they say will destroy a protected forest
• ·A city installed more crosswalks with pedestrian signals in busy neighborhoods
• ·A social media platform added a feature to help users filter out harmful content
• ·A best-selling author announced a book tour across major cities next fall
• ·A city announced plans to install 100 new public Wi-Fi hotspots in parks and community centers