A music festival announced it will use 100 percent renewable energy for next year’s event

Dance troupe performs sold out shows in three major citiesEngineers test new technology to clean up oil spills more efficiently

Library expands digital collection with 10000 new e booksFootball league announces changes to playoff format for next seasonResearch indicates that drinking green tea may boost metabolism

City launches campaign to encourage more people to use bicyclesBook publisher releases memoir by famous political figure

Power company invests in solar energy projects to reduce carbon emissions

Survey shows that consumer confidence has increased this quarterScientists developed a new battery that charges electric vehicles in just 15 minutes

The police department launched a new program to educate teens about the dangers of distracted drivingA social media platform added a feature to let users schedule posts across multiple accounts

An energy company announced it would close three coal-fired power plants and invest in solar energyA drought in the western states led to water restrictions for farmers and residential users

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• ·A new report showed that the number of college graduates entering the tech industry has increased by 15% in the past year.
• ·Study reveals that family dinners reduce childhood obesity rates
• ·Researchers published a study showing that daily walking improves joint health in middle-aged adults
• ·Researchers developed a vaccine to protect cattle from a disease that has been killing herds
• ·Hot weather in the northeast led to an increase in sales of air conditioners and fans
• ·Local farmers reported a bumper harvest this year thanks to favorable weather and modern agricultural techniques
• ·A hospital started a support group for families of patients with terminal illnesses
• ·A new survey found that 71% of parents support extended school hours for after-school programs
• ·A hotel chain started using eco-friendly cleaning products in all its properties
• ·A severe hailstorm damaged crops and vehicles in a farming community leading to significant losses
• ·Local community groups organized a cleanup effort to remove plastic waste from the city’s main river
• ·City officials approved a $380 million project to upgrade public transportation including new subway stations and bus routes
• ·The government announced tax breaks for small businesses to encourage growth
• ·The city introduced a bike-sharing program with more stations
• ·A new video game was released and quickly became a top seller
• ·The city council approved a new housing development project