A fashion brand announced it would stop using fur leather and other animal products

Electronics store offers trade in program for old phones and tabletsWildlife sanctuary releases rehabilitated foxes back into natural habitat

Lifestyle magazine includes tips for saving money on utility billsScientists study effects of organic and chemical fertilizers on soil healthTrack and field athletes set personal bests at regional invitational meet

Study reveals that family dinners reduce childhood obesity ratesFlorist partners with local flower farms to provide fresh seasonal arrangements

Fire department installs free smoke detectors in homes of elderly residents

Book publisher announces new children’s book series about environmental conservationA city started a composting program for restaurants to turn food waste into fertilizer

A snowstorm in the northeast dumped three feet of snow, closing schools and government offices for two daysA study showed that learning a musical instrument improves memory and brain function in kids

The government passed a law to protect consumers from high fees charged by banks and credit card companiesA museum hosted a night event with live music, art displays, and food trucks

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• ·A local newspaper printed a special edition for the city’s anniversary
• ·Scientists discovered a new way to convert waste into energy
• ·Scientists developed a new type of solar panel that works in low-light conditions
• ·The national soccer league announced plans to add a women’s division next year
• ·Research finds that learning to play an instrument improves hand eye coordination
• ·A study found that reading aloud to young children helps develop their literacy skills
• ·A farm started selling homemade jams and jellies at local markets, using excess fruit to reduce waste
• ·A software company launched a new app that helps users learn a new language through interactive games
• ·Weather agency predicts above average rainfall for summer months in coastal regions
• ·A tech company donated computers to local schools in underserved communities
• ·A scientist developed a new type of battery that is safer and more durable than current models
• ·The national soccer team won their first match in the World Cup, defeating a defending champion with a score of 2-1.
• ·A restaurant started offering happy hour specials on appetizers and drinks
• ·A scientist discovered a new way to convert plastic waste into fuel
• ·Students won an international award for their science project
• ·A local farm started selling fresh eggs from free-range chickens at the farmers market