A music festival announced it will use 100 percent renewable energy for next year’s event

Dance troupe performs sold out shows in three major citiesEngineers test new technology to clean up oil spills more efficiently

Library expands digital collection with 10000 new e booksFootball league announces changes to playoff format for next seasonResearch indicates that drinking green tea may boost metabolism

City launches campaign to encourage more people to use bicyclesBook publisher releases memoir by famous political figure

Power company invests in solar energy projects to reduce carbon emissions

Survey shows that consumer confidence has increased this quarterScientists developed a new battery that charges electric vehicles in just 15 minutes

The police department launched a new program to educate teens about the dangers of distracted drivingA social media platform added a feature to let users schedule posts across multiple accounts

An energy company announced it would close three coal-fired power plants and invest in solar energyA drought in the western states led to water restrictions for farmers and residential users

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• ·A tech company announced it would release a new smartphone with a better camera and longer battery life
• ·A tech company donated funds to support STEM education programs in schools
• ·A major airline announced it will partner with a renewable energy company to power its flights with biofuel
• ·Weather service warns of possible tornadoes in central regions this weekend
• ·A farm started selling homemade jams and preserves made from its own fruit
• ·Firefighters use drones to find missing hiker in remote wilderness area
• ·Study shows that eating nuts as a snack reduces hunger between meals
• ·Doctors recommended that people get enough sleep for better overall health
• ·A university research team studied the impact of climate change on coastal communities
• ·Researchers found that eating avocados can lower bad cholesterol levels
• ·A new video streaming service launched with exclusive content
• ·Chemists develop biodegradable packaging that breaks down in soil within six months
• ·Researchers found that interacting with pets can lower blood pressure
• ·A sports store started selling refurbished equipment at 50% off to make sports more accessible to low-income families
• ·A famous chef opened a new restaurant in the city center specializing in fusion cuisine from around the world
• ·A famous chef opened a new restaurant specializing in international cuisine