The government launched a $400 million initiative to upgrade rural internet infrastructure

A music festival attracted over 100000 attendees from across the countryFarmers used new irrigation techniques to improve crop yields during dry months

A study found that daily walking can reduce the risk of stroke in older adultsThe space agency successfully landed a probe on a comet to collect samplesA coffee chain announced it will source all its beans from sustainable farms

The city council approved a project to build a new community center in the suburbsArchaeologists found evidence of an ancient civilization in a cave system

Car companies announced a partnership to develop self-driving technology

A drought led to water conservation measures in cities across the western statesA community garden donated 200 pounds of zucchini to a local soup kitchen

A bakery introduced a line of low-sugar cookies for health-conscious customersA coffee shop hosted a coffee tasting event with beans from around the world

A university awarded honorary degrees to two leaders in environmental scienceA taxi company added a "wheelchair-accessible" filter to its app

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• ·A public library announced it will loan out power tools and gardening equipment to residents
• ·A new bike-sharing program launched in the city providing 1200 bikes at 60 stations
• ·A new study showed that people who live in walkable neighborhoods have lower obesity rates
• ·Researchers found that walking in forests for 20 minutes a day boosts immune system function
• ·A charity started a job training program for homeless individuals, helping them find employment in local businesses
• ·A sports league changed its schedule to reduce travel time for teams during the season
• ·A city launched a public art project where local artists painted murals on buildings
• ·The local police solved a long - standing criminal case
• ·Tech firm Microsoft unveiled a new software tool to help businesses manage remote teams
• ·The school district announced a new program to support students with special needs
• ·A study found that daily walking can reduce the risk of stroke in older adults
• ·Gardening experts share tips for growing vegetables in small spaces
• ·A grocery store started selling ugly produce at a discount to reduce food waste
• ·The government announced a ban on single-use plastic straws and utensils starting next year
• ·A research team discovered a new property of a common chemical compound
• ·A university hosted a conference on climate change that brought together 500 experts from around the world