A new report showed that the number of electric vehicles on the road has doubled in the past two years

A smartphone app that helps users find local volunteer opportunities reached 1 million downloadsA farmers market started accepting food stamps to make fresh produce more accessible

A hospital purchased a new MRI machine to improve diagnostic capabilitiesA national park started a program to remove invasive plant species from its groundsA clothing store donated a portion of its sales to a charity that supports homeless youth

A city launched a recycling program for plastic items that were previously not recyclableA research team developed a new method to detect early signs of Alzheimer’s disease

A bookstore offered discounts on books during a holiday sale to attract more customers

A farm started a CSA program where customers can buy weekly boxes of fresh produceCar dealership offers special financing deals for new and used vehicles

Community group organizes festival to celebrate local culture and traditionsRadio station hosts fundraiser to support local food bank

Engineers develop new method to purify water in areas with limited resourcesWrestling team wins state championship for the third consecutive year

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• ·A major bank announced it will offer low-interest loans to small businesses owned by women and minorities
• ·Scientists at a top research institute identified a new gene linked to improved immune function
• ·Local farmers reported a record harvest this year thanks to favorable weather and advanced agricultural techniques
• ·An energy company announced it will close all its coal-fired power plants by 2030
• ·Coast guard rescues boaters in stormy waters
• ·The WHO launched a campaign to eliminate polio in three remaining countries
• ·A charity organization provided free medical check - ups to elderly residents
• ·The local zoo welcomed a new baby gorilla born as part of its conservation program
• ·Fashion designer uses traditional weaving techniques from South America in new collection
• ·A community garden started a composting program that reduces its waste by 40%
• ·A construction company built a new fire station in a growing neighborhood
• ·Florist creates custom flower arrangements for wedding season
• ·A restaurant chain announced it would eliminate single-use plastics from all its locations
• ·Researchers found that eating avocados regularly can lower bad cholesterol levels
• ·A popular streaming service added a new category of documentaries about science and technology
• ·Astronomers discover new exoplanet in habitable zone of distant star