A new study showed that social media use among teenagers has decreased by 11% in the past year with more time spent outdoors

A scientist developed a new method to test water purity using a portable deviceA pet rescue organization held an adoption event that found homes for 55 cats and dogs

A small business owner launched an online store selling handmade wooden home decorA university football team won its first conference championship in 10 yearsA bakery started making custom birthday cakes with 3D-printed sugar decorations

A coffee shop partnered with a local charity to donate $1 from each drink sold on weekendsA school started a chess club that competed in a regional tournament and placed third

A tech company allowed employees to work four-day weeks resulting in higher productivity

A community organized a neighborhood cleanup that removed 500 bags of trash from local streetsA community organized a neighborhood cleanup that removed 400 bags of trash from local streets

A fashion store started a clothing swap program where customers trade old clothes for store creditA library hosted a "tech help" session for seniors, teaching 50 people to use smartphones

A farm installed solar panels to power its irrigation system, saving $5,000 yearly on energyA fire department visited local elementary schools to teach fire safety to 300+ kids

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• ·Candle company releases holiday scents like pine and cranberry
• ·A small business owner expanded their online store to include custom products
• ·Scientists used new technology to clone a rare animal to protect the species
• ·Study indicates that playing team sports improves social skills in young children
• ·Scientists developed an organic fertilizer that improves soil quality without harmful chemicals
• ·Biologists study migration patterns of birds using tracking devices
• ·Health officials issued a warning about a recent outbreak of food poisoning linked to contaminated lettuce
• ·An airline announced discounted fares for students traveling to attend college or university
• ·A government agency launched a campaign to promote healthy eating
• ·A local newspaper won an award for its investigative reporting on local government corruption
• ·Newsletter provides advice on preparing homes for winter weather
• ·The national postal service said it will increase delivery speeds with most packages now arriving within 2 days
• ·A new mobile game released became the most downloaded app in over 50 countries
• ·Video game company announces release of new fantasy game next month
• ·A charity organization started a job training program for the homeless
• ·Researchers calculated that using public transportation instead of cars can reduce traffic congestion by 30%