Middle school students designed a solar-powered backpack that charges mobile devices

A local café offered a discount to customers who brought their own reusable cupsEngineers designed a new type of insulation that reduces home energy use by 40%

The postal service introduced a same-day delivery service for packages in major citiesA celebrity chef cooked a special meal for a charity gala that raised $500000 for hunger reliefResearchers calculated that taking public transit instead of driving saves 200 gallons of gas per year

A city started a composting program for residents that turns food waste into garden fertilizerA snowstorm in the northwest dumped two feet of snow closing schools and government offices

A study showed that learning a second language at a young age improves cognitive development

The government passed a law to protect consumers from hidden fees on airline tickets and hotel staysA streaming service added a collection of classic TV shows to its library

Police used facial recognition technology to identify and arrest a fugitive wanted for theftThe weather service warned of dangerous thunderstorms with high winds and lightning

College students won a national competition for their invention that purifies water using solar powerA bank introduced a new checking account with no monthly fees and free ATM access

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• ·A new report showed that global tourism numbers have returned to pre-pandemic levels this year
• ·A musician released a new single that was played on 20 regional radio stations
• ·A museum displayed ancient Greek artifacts on loan from a museum in Athens
• ·A clothing brand announced it will donate a portion of its sales to environmental conservation groups
• ·The transportation department repaired potholes on major roads before the winter snow season
• ·A city held a fashion show featuring designs from local designers showcasing traditional textiles
• ·A severe flood hit a rural area destroying dozens of homes and forcing residents to seek temporary shelter
• ·A library introduced a new program that allows customers to borrow e-books and audiobooks for free
• ·A new high-speed train service started operating between two major cities
• ·A major airline launched new direct flights to Asian cities to boost tourism
• ·A fire at a warehouse destroyed inventory for three local small businesses
• ·A fashion store started selling vintage-inspired clothing that became a trend among young adults
• ·Cycling event draws 2000 participants for charity ride across state lines
• ·The transportation department announced it would add more wheelchair-accessible buses to its fleet
• ·Researchers found that gardening can improve mental health and reduce symptoms of depression
• ·Juice bar uses locally grown fruits and vegetables for all menu items