Researchers calculated that using public transit instead of driving reduces carbon emissions by 45%

Art museum acquires rare painting by 19th century artist for its permanent collectionLocal bakery wins national award for best artisanal bread in regional competition

Scientists develop new method to recycle plastic waste into building materialsPublic library starts new program to teach seniors how to use smartphonesFootball team names former player as head coach for upcoming season

Weather agency predicts above average rainfall for summer months in coastal regionsUniversity offers new degree program in renewable energy engineering

Retail store expands online shopping options with same day delivery service

Study indicates that playing team sports improves social skills in young childrenA tennis player returned to competition after a year-long injury and won a minor tournament

A museum hosted a special exhibit on ancient Egyptian history with artifacts on loan from overseasResearchers found that stress can weaken the immune system and increase susceptibility to illness

The city banned single-use plastic utensils in all restaurants and food service establishmentsAn oil company announced it will build a new carbon capture facility at its refinery

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• ·A major oil company announced it will invest $10 billion in renewable energy over the next decade, shifting away from fossil fuels.
• ·The national tennis team won a major international competition
• ·Researchers discovered a new species of fish in a deep-sea vent off the coast of Australia
• ·A restaurant started offering happy hour specials on appetizers and cocktails
• ·A library started offering digital literacy classes for adults learning to use computers
• ·The federal reserve stated it will maintain current interest rates to support economic recovery
• ·A popular coffee chain announced plans to open locations in several Asian countries
• ·A study found that watching documentaries can increase knowledge about global issues
• ·The government offered grants to small businesses that adopt renewable energy solutions
• ·A city launched a bike safety program for kids with free helmets and lessons
• ·A celebrity chef published a cookbook with recipes for quick and easy weeknight meals
• ·Local police seized over $1.5 million worth of illegal drugs during a raid on a suspected drug trafficking ring
• ·A multinational company announced it will relocate its headquarters to a smaller city to cut costs and support local economies.
• ·A city installed new public restrooms downtown to improve amenities for visitors
• ·The local zoo planned to build a new habitat for endangered animals
• ·The education department launched a new program to provide free tutoring services to students from low-income families.