A city installed new crosswalks with flashing lights to improve pedestrian safety at busy intersections

A local artist painted a mural of local wildlife on the side of a community centerThe stock market dropped 0.7% after news of a slowdown in the global economy

A charity raised $750000 to build wells and sanitation systems in rural AfricaScientists developed a rapid test for dengue fever that delivers results in 15 minutesLocal schools started using compost bins to teach students about waste reduction

The national rugby team hired a new assistant coach with experience in youth developmentA tech company released software that helps small businesses manage online payments

The government provided grants to farmers who implement water-saving irrigation systems

A zoo opened a new exhibit featuring rare penguins from the Antarctic PeninsulaThe community center hosted a job fair for local residents

A new study revealed that adequate sleep improves students' academic performanceThe city implemented a new parking system to make parking easier

A major food company planned to reduce the amount of sugar in its productsScientists discovered a new way to generate electricity from waste

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• ·A tech company released a new tablet with a detachable keyboard for work and entertainment
• ·Candle company donates 10 percent of sales to environmental groups
• ·The government released a report showing a 24% increase in renewable energy jobs
• ·Lifestyle magazine includes tips for saving money on utility bills
• ·Scientists discovered a new planet that orbits a star similar to our sun in the habitable zone
• ·A bookstore hosted a poetry slam where local poets competed for a cash prize
• ·Biologists create new pesticide that is safe for bees
• ·Local firefighters rescued three people from a burning building early this morning with no serious injuries reported
• ·A popular food festival returned after a two-year hiatus drawing over 50000 visitors on its first day
• ·The government allocated $350 million to upgrade public schools’ science labs and technology equipment
• ·A scientist published a study showing that urban green spaces lower stress levels in city dwellers
• ·A car accident on a busy street caused minor traffic delays but no serious injuries
• ·A local school district announced it will introduce coding classes for elementary school students starting next semester.
• ·The postal service announced it would hire 6000 temporary workers to handle holiday mail
• ·The local zoo started offering behind-the-scenes tours to teach visitors about animal care
• ·Researchers discovered that plants grow better when exposed to soft music for a few hours a day