Local businesses donated goods and services to a charity auction benefiting a children’s hospital

A celebrity chef opened a cooking camp for kids to teach them basic culinary skillsResearchers found that using cloth napkins instead of paper ones saves 100 pounds of paper per year

A city started a program to plant native flowers in public spaces to support pollinatorsA tornado in the south destroyed a small town’s main street and injured 15 peopleA study showed that online learning can be just as effective as in-person classes for some subjects

The government announced tax incentives for families who install energy-efficient windowsA bookstore expanded its selection of graphic novels and comic books to attract younger readers

Scientists developed a new method to purify water using sunlight and a simple filter

The transportation department repaired a section of highway that had been damaged by floodingA local business owner won an award for entrepreneurship recognized for their innovative sustainable business approach

A major music festival announced it will introduce a cashless payment system to reduce wait times at food stallsA study found that regular yoga practice improves flexibility and reduces back pain in office workers

The government announced a new grant program to support artists and cultural organizations affected by the pandemicA new mobile app was launched that helps users find and book eco-friendly hotels and travel experiences

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• ·Scientists at a research institute developed a new method to remove microplastics from drinking water
• ·A golfer set a new course record with a score of 62 during a professional tournament
• ·Study shows that owning a pet reduces feelings of loneliness in elderly adults
• ·A museum hosted a special event to celebrate the birthday of a famous artist
• ·A school district hired a new physical education teacher to expand the PE program
• ·A tech company released a new smartwatch that monitors blood sugar levels
• ·A library introduced a new program that allows customers to borrow e-books and audiobooks for free
• ·The local government imposed a ban on fireworks in residential areas
• ·A new study shows that reading improves mental well-being
• ·Government introduces new policy to reduce plastic waste
• ·A city launched a program to help refugees integrate into society with language classes and job training
• ·A global tech giant said it will invest $2.6 billion in renewable energy projects to cut its carbon footprint by 46% by 2030
• ·Research finds that playing piano improves memory in older adults
• ·Local restaurants started offering meal delivery services using electric bikes to reduce emissions
• ·A study showed that reading fiction can improve empathy and understanding of others’ perspectives
• ·Dietitian suggests adding probiotic foods to diet for better gut health