A new report showed that renewable energy jobs have increased by 30% over the past two years

A library added a makerspace with 3D printers and craft supplies for community useA farm started selling homemade jams and jellies at local markets, using excess fruit to reduce waste

A fire department contained a small wildfire in a rural area before it reached nearby homesA software company partnered with a school district to offer free coding classes for high schoolersA community organized a charity run that raised $12,000 for a local children’s hospital

A grocery store started labeling products with their farm of origin to support local agricultureA photographer collaborated with a local magazine to document the city’s food scene

A hotel offered "staycation packages" for local residents, including discounts and free breakfast

A musician released a new single that was played on 15 regional radio stationsA 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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• ·Scientists discovered a new species of ant in the rainforests of Brazil
• ·A school district purchased new digital textbooks for all middle and high school students
• ·A startup launched an app that helps users track their daily exercise and calorie intake
• ·A major bank announced it will offer low-interest loans to small businesses owned by women and minorities
• ·Scientists found that listening to soft music can help people focus while studying
• ·A software company released a new update for its photo editing tool with advanced filters
• ·Public library starts new program to teach seniors how to use smartphones
• ·Researchers calculated that using energy-efficient light bulbs can save households $50 a year on electricity bills
• ·A fire at a warehouse destroyed inventory for three local small businesses
• ·The national soccer league announced plans to add two new teams in the eastern region
• ·A local bakery started delivering fresh pastries to hotels and cafes in the downtown area
• ·A community organized a neighborhood potluck with dishes from 30 different cultures
• ·A local bakery introduced a new line of gluten free pastries to meet customer demand
• ·The government passed a law to control noise pollution in urban areas
• ·Local authorities announced a ban on single-use plastic bags in all retail stores, starting from next month.
• ·A farm started offering pick-your-own apple days in the fall that drew families from nearby cities