A sports store started selling refurbished equipment at 50% off to make sports more accessible to low-income families

A city hosted a food festival that featured dishes from 40 different cultures drawing 15,000 attendeesA sports equipment brand launched a line of sustainable products made from recycled plastic bottles

A library added 5,000 new books to its collection including 1,000 titles in foreign languagesA farm started using drones to monitor crop health and reduce the use of pesticides by 25%A fashion designer created a new clothing line that uses only organic cotton and natural dyes

A fire department responded to a small apartment fire that left no injuries but damaged two unitsA podcast about science and technology reached 1 million monthly listeners after one year of production

A grocery store began offering online ordering and same-day delivery to meet customer demand

A middle school started a robotics club that won third place in a regional competitionThe city installed a new parking app that lets users reserve spots and pay for parking online

A major food company announced it will cut sugar in its cereals by 30% over the next yearScientists created a device that generates electricity from food waste in homes

The school board approved plans to build a new middle school in the fast-growing northern neighborhoodResearchers found that petting a dog for 10 minutes lowers blood pressure in stressed adults

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• ·A tech startup released a new app that helps users find local events and activities
• ·Survey reveals that most travelers prefer road trips over air travel this year
• ·A new survey found that 74% of consumers prefer to buy products from brands that prioritize sustainability
• ·A university research team found that certain plant extracts can help reduce inflammation in chronic illnesses
• ·A school district introduced a new lunch menu with more plant-based options and locally sourced ingredients
• ·A hotel started offering complimentary breakfast for all guests
• ·Video game studio announces release date for highly anticipated action game
• ·Local police launched a new initiative to reduce drunk driving setting up checkpoints across the city on weekends
• ·The country’s export of goods increased by 15 percent this quarter
• ·A local bakery started selling vegan donuts made with coconut milk and organic flour
• ·A tech company released a new laptop with longer battery life
• ·Study reveals that reusable water bottles cut plastic waste by 90 percent
• ·Scientists create new vaccine that protects against multiple strains of flu
• ·Physicists study black holes to learn about universe origins
• ·Scientists have discovered a new species of insect that aids in pollinating rare wildflowers
• ·A study showed that online learning can provide more flexible education options for students with disabilities