A fashion brand announced it would stop using fur leather and other animal products

Electronics store offers trade in program for old phones and tabletsWildlife sanctuary releases rehabilitated foxes back into natural habitat

Lifestyle magazine includes tips for saving money on utility billsScientists study effects of organic and chemical fertilizers on soil healthTrack and field athletes set personal bests at regional invitational meet

Study reveals that family dinners reduce childhood obesity ratesFlorist partners with local flower farms to provide fresh seasonal arrangements

Fire department installs free smoke detectors in homes of elderly residents

Book publisher announces new children’s book series about environmental conservationA city started a composting program for restaurants to turn food waste into fertilizer

A snowstorm in the northeast dumped three feet of snow, closing schools and government offices for two daysA study showed that learning a musical instrument improves memory and brain function in kids

The government passed a law to protect consumers from high fees charged by banks and credit card companiesA museum hosted a night event with live music, art displays, and food trucks

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• ·A tech company donated 800 old computers to local schools to upgrade their computer labs
• ·A major tech company released its latest smartphone model
• ·Scientists at a top research lab discovered a way to make solar panels 20% more efficient using recycled materials
• ·Juice bar uses locally grown fruits and vegetables for all menu items
• ·A charity collected donations of school supplies for children in low income families
• ·A museum displayed a collection of ancient artifacts from a recent archaeological dig
• ·Weather conditions caused delays in air travel across the country
• ·The government announced a $400 million initiative to upgrade rural internet infrastructure
• ·A city council voted to build 200 new affordable housing units in the downtown area
• ·Scientists identified a new protein that helps the body fight infections
• ·A global tech giant said it will invest $2.5 billion in renewable energy projects to cut its carbon footprint by 45% by 2030
• ·A tech startup announced a new smartwatch with advanced health monitoring features including heart rate tracking
• ·The national soccer team qualified for the World Cup after winning their final qualifying match against a rival team
• ·Fashion show features designs by students from local fashion school
• ·The space agency announced a new mission to study Mars’ atmosphere
• ·A cultural heritage site was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List recognizing its historical importance