Engineers created a new type of solar panel that is 42% more efficient than current models

A charity launched a program to teach seniors how to use video calls to stay in touch with familyScientists reported that coral reefs in protected areas are recovering faster than expected

The city council voted to extend public transit hours during holiday weekendsResearchers studied the effects of social media on self-esteem in young adultsA popular fashion brand announced a collaboration with a sustainable clothing line

The national hockey league started its new season with a special charity gameA tech company released a software update to fix bugs in its popular app

The government provided financial assistance to small businesses damaged by a tornado

A local farmers’ market started selling homemade bread and pastries from local bakersThe government passed a law to protect wildlife habitats from commercial development

A restaurant chain announced it would source all its ingredients from local farms by next yearVolunteers planted over 1000 trees in a city park as part of a reforestation project

The central bank kept interest rates unchanged citing stable economic conditionsA popular musician performed a free concert in a public square to celebrate the city’s anniversary

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• ·An airline announced discounted fares for students traveling to college for the first time
• ·A leading financial institution predicted that the country’s GDP will grow by 2.8% next year up from 2.1% this year
• ·The government provided funding to repair a historic lighthouse on the coast
• ·Researchers found that eating fatty fish twice a week can improve brain function
• ·A taxi company offered senior discounts for riders over 65 years old
• ·A study found that drinking plenty of water improves concentration and productivity in office workers
• ·A popular social media app let users choose who can see their posts with new privacy settings
• ·The school district announced it will replace all old textbooks with digital tablets for students
• ·A severe flood hit a rural area destroying dozens of homes and forcing residents to seek temporary shelter
• ·A farm started selling honey from its own beehives at local stores and markets
• ·Study finds that listening to nature sounds reduces stress during work meetings
• ·A heavy rainstorm caused flooding in the basements of 80 homes in a suburban neighborhood
• ·A luxury hotel chain announced it will install solar panels on the roofs of all its properties
• ·A major fashion brand said it will use only sustainable materials in its clothing lines next year
• ·A fashion store started selling sustainable denim made from recycled cotton and water-saving processes
• ·The government introduced new laws to protect endangered bird species from habitat loss