A music festival announced it will use 100 percent renewable energy for next year’s event

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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• ·Gymnastics team wins first place at regional competition
• ·The national parliament passed a new law to protect endangered species imposing stricter penalties on illegal hunting
• ·Weather service issues heat advisory for southern regions with temperatures above 100°F
• ·The federal reserve indicated it may raise interest rates slightly in the next quarter to curb inflation
• ·Football league expands playoff format to include 12 teams next season
• ·A charity organization launched a campaign to end homelessness
• ·A city launched a program to help homeless people find temporary housing and job training
• ·A major bank launched a new mobile banking app with advanced security features to protect users’ financial data
• ·A new social media platform launched that focuses on sharing educational content
• ·A city added more bike lanes to encourage people to cycle to work
• ·Local authorities announced a ban on single-use plastic bags in all retail stores starting next month
• ·A city added more public parking spaces in the downtown area
• ·A national park closed a section of a lake temporarily to stock it with native fish species
• ·A school started a gardening club where students grow vegetables to donate to local food banks
• ·Scientists found that a certain type of bacteria can help plants grow better in poor soil conditions
• ·A new program was launched to help ex-offenders find jobs and reintegrate into society