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 tech startup released a new app that helps users find local fitness classes
• ·Researchers found that hiking in mountainous areas improves cardiovascular health
• ·A small town hosted its first ever art festival attracting artists from three neighboring states
• ·Firefighters contained a large wildfire in the western region after six days of hard work
• ·A severe thunderstorm knocked out power to thousands of homes and businesses in the suburban area.
• ·The national postal service said it will increase delivery speeds with most packages now arriving within 1-2 days
• ·A university awarded scholarships to 30 first-generation college students
• ·Electronics brand launches wireless earbuds with noise-canceling technology
• ·University offers new degree program in renewable energy engineering
• ·A startup launched a new app that helps users track their daily water intake and stay hydrated
• ·Scientists developed a new test that can detect early signs of a common type of cancer
• ·A study found that eating breakfast every day can improve academic performance in high school students
• ·City officials revealed plans to build a new park in the downtown area featuring walking trails and a community garden
• ·Ice cream shop makes small batch ice cream with flavors like lavender honey
• ·A swimmer set a new national record in the 200-meter freestyle event at the national championships
• ·Coast guard rescues several sailors from storm hit boat