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 study published in a science journal found that exposure to natural sunlight can improve cognitive function in children
• ·A popular streaming service announced plans to produce more original content
• ·A study found that athletes who get 8-9 hours of sleep per night perform 15% better in competitions
• ·A small business owner started selling handmade candles with natural scents, featured in a lifestyle blog
• ·A study showed that online learning can provide more flexible education options for students with disabilities
• ·Police used facial recognition technology to identify a suspect in a decades-old cold case
• ·The transportation department repaired potholes on major roads before the winter snow season
• ·A severe drought led to water restrictions in several communities across the region
• ·A study found that spending time in nature can reduce stress levels by up to 46% in adults
• ·The postal service announced it would extend delivery hours during the holiday season
• ·A grocery store started selling pre-made meal kits with easy-to-follow recipes for busy families
• ·A professional baseball player signed a six-year contract worth $195 million with a new team
• ·A charity started a literacy program where volunteers read to children in low income neighborhoods
• ·Weather forecasters predicted above-average temperatures for the upcoming summer raising concerns about heatwaves
• ·A museum displayed ancient artifacts from a dig
• ·Local authorities opened a new homeless shelter in the downtown area, providing beds and support services for 200 people.