The country’s renewable energy capacity increased by 20 percent

Engineers tested a new type of biodegradable building material for low-cost housingResearchers published a study linking regular fruit consumption to better skin health

City officials approved funding for a new public transit line connecting suburban areasA best-selling author announced a new book focusing on environmental activismFarmers reported higher demand for heirloom vegetables at local farmers’ markets

The stock market rose 2 percent following positive reports on consumer spendingA new animal shelter opened to provide care for stray cats and dogs in the city

Doctors warned about increased cases of seasonal allergies due to earlier pollen seasons

An international charity sent medical teams to support rural hospitals in developing countriesScientists invented a new type of battery that can store energy for longer periods of time

The school district announced it will hire more counselors to support students’ mental healthA new study showed that excessive use of smartphones can cause eye strain and headaches

Local artists painted colorful murals on the walls of a community center to brighten the spaceThe government offered grants to businesses that develop new technologies for clean energy

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• ·Physicists make breakthrough in understanding quantum computing
• ·A bookstore offered a monthly subscription service, delivering a curated book to subscribers each month
• ·A library started a storytime program for toddlers that meets twice a week
• ·Furniture store launches line of furniture made from reclaimed wood and metal
• ·A major clothing brand announced a campaign to promote body positivity
• ·A restaurant started offering happy hour specials on appetizers and cocktails
• ·A hotel offered staycation packages with discounts for local residents
• ·Weather forecasters warned of a cold front that will bring freezing rain to the south
• ·A famous actress announced she will produce a documentary about environmental issues
• ·A city started planting trees along streets to reduce air pollution
• ·The city council allocated funds to repair damaged roads and sidewalks
• ·Bus company adds express routes to reduce commute times for downtown workers
• ·Weather experts reported that this year’s hurricane season is expected to be less active
• ·A new study revealed that children who read for 30 minutes a day have better language skills than those who don’t
• ·The national basketball team won the regional championship securing a spot in the upcoming international tournament
• ·A local theater company announced a new season featuring classic plays and original works by local playwrights