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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• ·Major department stores announced they will offer early holiday discounts starting next month
• ·A local bookstore hosted an author signing event with a best-selling writer
• ·A bakery introduced low-sugar pastries for health-conscious customers
• ·A tech company announced it will expand its business to a new city
• ·A famous museum opened a new exhibition featuring 100 ancient artifacts from around the world
• ·A university launched a new online course on climate change for global students
• ·A hospital launched a new program to help patients quit smoking with counseling and medication
• ·Researchers found that petting a dog for 10 minutes lowers blood pressure in stressed adults
• ·A city added more public restrooms
• ·A school started a theater program that put on a production of a classic play
• ·Schools launched a new program to teach students about sustainable living practices
• ·The national basketball team won the regional championship securing a spot in the upcoming international tournament
• ·A fashion store started selling vintage clothing alongside new items to promote sustainable fashion
• ·The central bank decided to raise interest rates to combat rising inflation, which has reached a 10-year high.
• ·The transportation agency added 18 new electric buses to its fleet to reduce carbon emissions
• ·Doctors performed the first successful face transplant in the country giving a patient a new identity after a severe accident