Engineers designed a new type of solar panel that works in low-light conditions

A car accident on a busy street caused minor traffic delays but no serious injuriesA study showed that online learning can provide more flexible education options for students with disabilities

The space agency announced plans to study the surface of Mars for signs of past lifeLocal businesses donated goods and services to a charity auction benefiting a children’s hospitalThe United Nations released a report on the effects of climate change on coastal communities

A cyclist set a new national record for the fastest time in a 100-kilometer raceA library added new audio books and e-books to its collection for users to borrow online

Researchers found that eating fish high in omega-3 fatty acids can improve brain health

The city announced plans to repave 50 miles of roads and repair potholesResearchers discovered a new species of frog in the rainforests of Costa Rica

The government offered grants to small businesses that adopt renewable energy solutionsA streaming service added a library of classic Hollywood films from the 1940s and 1950s

Firefighters rescued a family’s pet cat from a burning house in the middle of the nightA study found that owning a dog can increase physical activity and reduce loneliness in seniors

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• ·Local restaurants started offering family-style meals for takeout to support large households
• ·A large hotel brand announced it will eliminate single-use toiletries to minimize plastic waste
• ·A study showed that teachers who use interactive whiteboards have more engaged students
• ·A snowstorm in the northwest dumped two feet of snow closing schools and government offices
• ·Scientists discovered a new exoplanet potentially capable of supporting life
• ·A fire department taught residents how to use fire extinguishers in a hands-on workshop
• ·Bakery makes low carb bread for customers on special diets
• ·A coffee shop began offering free refills for customers who bring their own reusable cups
• ·The government passed a law to increase the minimum wage by $1.50 next year
• ·Retailers introduced contactless payment options to reduce checkout wait times
• ·A smartphone company launched a trade-in program, offering up to $500 for old devices to reduce electronic waste
• ·A tech company announced plans to open a new office in a major city on the West Coast
• ·Weather conditions forced the closure of several mountain roads due to snow
• ·A construction company finished building a new apartment complex
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new sports stadium for local teams
• ·A new zoo exhibit opened featuring rare primate species from the rainforests of Africa