A small business owner started selling handmade candles online that shipped to 30 states

The government launched a campaign to encourage citizens to recycle moreA tech startup raised funding to develop a new type of renewable energy storage

Weather experts reported that this year’s winter will be milder than usualA team of doctors developed a new treatment for a rare genetic disorderThe country’s export of technology goods increased by 22 percent this quarter

A charity organization built a new community center in a low-income neighborhoodScientists discovered a new species of insect in a tropical rainforest

The city council approved plans to build a new sports complex for youth teams

Researchers studied the effects of social media on self-esteem in teenagersResearchers calculated that recycling one ton of paper saves 17 trees and 7000 gallons of water

A city launched a program to help homeless people find temporary housing and job trainingAn airline announced it would add new international routes to popular vacation destinations

A study showed that practicing yoga can reduce back pain and improve flexibilityThe government increased funding for mental health services to provide more support for those in need

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• ·A city started a composting program for restaurants to reduce food waste
• ·A heatwave in the southwest caused temperatures to reach 105 degrees for seven straight days
• ·Study shows that eating nuts daily lowers risk of heart disease in middle aged adults
• ·Research indicates that getting seven to eight hours of sleep improves athletic performance
• ·Skateboard competition features professional riders competing for cash prizes
• ·A scientist developed a new type of sunscreen that is better for coral reefs
• ·A local farm started a community-supported agriculture program where people can buy shares of the harvest
• ·A famous singer announced a surprise concert to raise money for homeless shelters in major cities
• ·Local schools added coding classes to prepare students for future tech jobs
• ·Local police organized a neighborhood safety patrol with volunteer residents
• ·The government increased funding for cancer research to find new treatments and cures
• ·A government program helped small businesses expand their operations
• ·A bookstore hosted a poetry night where local poets read their work to an audience
• ·A software developer created a new tool that helps businesses track inventory and manage orders
• ·A city council discussed plans to build a new park in a residential area
• ·A tech company released a software update with new features