The country’s renewable energy capacity increased by 20 percent

Engineers tested a new type of biodegradable building material for low-cost housingResearchers published a study linking regular fruit consumption to better skin health

City officials approved funding for a new public transit line connecting suburban areasA best-selling author announced a new book focusing on environmental activismFarmers reported higher demand for heirloom vegetables at local farmers’ markets

The stock market rose 2 percent following positive reports on consumer spendingA new animal shelter opened to provide care for stray cats and dogs in the city

Doctors warned about increased cases of seasonal allergies due to earlier pollen seasons

An international charity sent medical teams to support rural hospitals in developing countriesScientists invented a new type of battery that can store energy for longer periods of time

The school district announced it will hire more counselors to support students’ mental healthA new study showed that excessive use of smartphones can cause eye strain and headaches

Local artists painted colorful murals on the walls of a community center to brighten the spaceThe government offered grants to businesses that develop new technologies for clean energy

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• ·Cross country team sets new school record at state meet
• ·A fast-food chain announced it will remove artificial flavors from all menu items
• ·The local zoo announced plans to build a new habitat for its group of endangered pandas
• ·A university started a new program in art and design
• ·A tennis player won their first Grand Slam title at the age of 31
• ·The national weather service warned of flash floods for areas prone to heavy rainfall
• ·A tech startup launched an app that helps users track and reduce their household energy consumption
• ·A major airline announced it will offer free Wi-Fi on all its flights starting from next year.
• ·A swimmer set a new national record in the 200-meter freestyle event at the national championships
• ·A bakery started offering custom cakes for special occasions which became a top-selling service
• ·A new animal rescue center opened to care for injured wildlife in the countryside
• ·A new report showed renewable energy now makes up 35% of the country’s total energy production
• ·A bookstore offered discounts on books during a holiday sale to attract more customers
• ·A team of doctors developed a new treatment for a rare genetic disorder in children
• ·A severe hurricane made landfall on the southeastern coast, bringing strong winds and heavy rain to the area.
• ·A bakery started delivering fresh bread to local hotels and restaurants