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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• ·A study found that regular yoga practice improves flexibility and reduces back pain in office workers
• ·Toy store hosts character meet and greet event for kids during weekend
• ·Researchers developed a new type of vaccine that provides longer protection against a common virus
• ·A scientist discovered a new way to convert solar energy into electricity more efficiently
• ·The military provided assistance to local authorities during a major flood rescue effort
• ·An oil company announced it will build a new carbon capture facility at its refinery
• ·A bakery introduced a seasonal line of pumpkin-flavored pastries that sold out within a week of launch
• ·A city council voted to increase funding for public art installations in parks and plazas
• ·The WHO launched a campaign to eliminate a rare disease in developing countries
• ·Music festival sells out all tickets within 24 hours of release
• ·A taxi company updated its app to allow customers to split fares with friends
• ·A study showed that reading fiction can improve empathy and understanding of others’ perspectives
• ·Dance school holds annual recital with performances by 400 students
• ·A large supermarket chain announced it will start selling locally grown produce exclusively in its stores, supporting regional farmers.
• ·A team of engineers designed a new type of bridge that can withstand stronger earthquakes and extreme weather conditions.
• ·Scientists discovered that a common mushroom has properties that boost the immune system