A government program provided grants to small businesses affected by recent natural disasters

Dance troupe performs sold out shows in three major citiesEngineers test new technology to clean up oil spills more efficiently

Library expands digital collection with 10000 new e booksFootball league announces changes to playoff format for next seasonResearch indicates that drinking green tea may boost metabolism

City launches campaign to encourage more people to use bicyclesBook publisher releases memoir by famous political figure

Power company invests in solar energy projects to reduce carbon emissions

Survey shows that consumer confidence has increased this quarterScientists developed a new battery that charges electric vehicles in just 15 minutes

The police department launched a new program to educate teens about the dangers of distracted drivingA social media platform added a feature to let users schedule posts across multiple accounts

An energy company announced it would close three coal-fired power plants and invest in solar energyA drought in the western states led to water restrictions for farmers and residential users

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• ·The city hosted an international marathon with runners from over 30 countries
• ·Power company offers free energy audits to residential customers
• ·A local newspaper started a weekly column highlighting local environmental initiatives
• ·A study published in a top medical journal found daily exercise can improve mental health by reducing anxiety symptoms
• ·Wages grew by 4.1% in the past year outpacing inflation for the first time in three years
• ·College students won a national competition for their invention that purifies water using solar power
• ·A software company launched a new tool that helps small businesses create professional invoices
• ·The national rugby team announced a new captain for the upcoming season
• ·Doctors developed a new cream to treat eczema and other skin conditions
• ·Mathematicians solve complex problem in number theory
• ·A tech company released a new version of its software that fixes bugs and improves performance
• ·Tech company launches a new smartphone with advanced camera features
• ·A university basketball team qualified for the national tournament after winning their regional game
• ·A museum hosted a workshop on how to paint like a famous artist
• ·A bookstore chain expanded its online services to offer digital book rentals
• ·A survey found that 60% of people prefer working from home at least two days a week