A startup created a new smart thermostat that learns user habits to save energy

Middle school students designed a solar-powered backpack that charges mobile devicesA bank announced it will forgive up to $10000 in student loans for graduates in public service

Medical researchers found that regular stretching can reduce muscle soreness by 30% in athletesThe public transit system added 25 new wheelchair-accessible buses to its fleetA famous actress announced she will direct her first feature film next year

A study revealed that using blue light filters on devices can reduce eye strain by 50%The government launched a program to provide free legal aid to low-income families

Landslides in mountainous regions blocked two major highways stranding hundreds of drivers

A startup created a new smart thermostat that learns user habits to save energyA bookstore hosted a poetry slam where local poets competed for a cash prize

A local café offered a discount to customers who brought their own reusable cupsEngineers designed a new type of insulation that reduces home energy use by 40%

The postal service introduced a same-day delivery service for packages in major citiesA celebrity chef cooked a special meal for a charity gala that raised $500000 for hunger relief

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• ·A fashion store donated unsold clothing to a nonprofit that helps homeless individuals find jobs
• ·A local bakery won first prize at a national baking competition for its chocolate cake
• ·A hotel offered staycation packages with discounts for residents of the surrounding area
• ·The government offered tax breaks to businesses that install solar panels on their buildings
• ·Archaeologists discovered a ancient burial site with artifacts from a prehistoric civilization
• ·The city introduced a new parking app that lets users pay for parking with their phones
• ·Local farmers markets started offering online ordering and curbside pickup for customers
• ·Softball team wins tournament and qualifies for national games
• ·A bakery started using organic flour in all its breads to appeal to health-conscious customers
• ·Local authorities reported a 17% drop in crime rates over the past seven months citing improved community policing
• ·Scientists created a new way to recycle old batteries into new ones
• ·Study finds that eating dark chocolate daily improves blood flow in middle aged adults
• ·Softball team wins regional tournament and qualifies for nationals
• ·A community garden project provided over 500 pounds of fresh vegetables to low-income families this season
• ·Newspaper reports on success of local farmers market in supporting small farms
• ·Scientists warned that ocean acidification is threatening the survival of shell-forming creatures