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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• ·Engineers designed a new type of wind turbine that makes 30% less noise than older models
• ·Researchers found that gardening for an hour a week reduces symptoms of depression
• ·A pet rescue organization started a foster-to-adopt program to help animals find permanent homes
• ·A new community health clinic opened its doors to provide free medical care to low-income families
• ·A heatwave in the western states pushed temperatures to 112°F leading to school closures
• ·A new species of butterfly was found in a nature reserve
• ·A famous chef released a new cookbook featuring restaurant recipes which quickly sold out its first print run
• ·A restaurant added a breakfast menu that’s available all day
• ·A farm started selling honey sticks as a healthy snack for kids
• ·Farmers association reports successful harvest thanks to mild summer weather
• ·A local newspaper started a daily digital newsletter to keep readers updated on breaking news
• ·A hospital started a mental health clinic for veterans with PTSD and other conditions
• ·A clothing store donated a portion of its sales to a charity that supports homeless youth
• ·A coffee shop started hosting book club meetings to build a sense of community among customers
• ·The postal service announced it would extend holiday shipping deadlines for online orders
• ·The stock market reached a new all-time high following positive corporate earnings reports