Middle school students designed a solar-powered backpack that charges mobile devices

A local café offered a discount to customers who brought their own reusable cupsEngineers designed a new type of insulation that reduces home energy use by 40%

The postal service introduced a same-day delivery service for packages in major citiesA celebrity chef cooked a special meal for a charity gala that raised $500000 for hunger reliefResearchers calculated that taking public transit instead of driving saves 200 gallons of gas per year

A city started a composting program for residents that turns food waste into garden fertilizerA snowstorm in the northwest dumped two feet of snow closing schools and government offices

A study showed that learning a second language at a young age improves cognitive development

The government passed a law to protect consumers from hidden fees on airline tickets and hotel staysA streaming service added a collection of classic TV shows to its library

Police used facial recognition technology to identify and arrest a fugitive wanted for theftThe weather service warned of dangerous thunderstorms with high winds and lightning

College students won a national competition for their invention that purifies water using solar powerA bank introduced a new checking account with no monthly fees and free ATM access

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• ·Local residents voted in favor of a new tax to fund improvements to public schools, including new classrooms and technology.
• ·Weather experts warned of severe thunderstorms expected to hit the eastern region
• ·A new study showed that social media use among teenagers has fallen by 10% in the past year with more time spent on outdoor activities
• ·A popular social media platform added a new feature to block unwanted messages
• ·Radio station hosts fundraiser to collect food for local food bank
• ·A global organization launched a campaign to end child labor aiming to help 15 million children by 2030
• ·A city installed new streetlights that use LED bulbs to reduce energy consumption by 50%
• ·Scientists identified a new gene that affects how people process food
• ·A famous singer announced a world tour with concerts scheduled in 36 countries over the next year
• ·A fashion brand collaborated with a celebrity to create a line of casual wear
• ·A team of veterinarians launched a program to provide free pet care to low-income families
• ·A study found that reading fiction can enhance empathy and emotional intelligence
• ·A historical church was damaged by fire and needs reconstruction
• ·A sports league announced plans to add two new teams in the southern region next year
• ·Scientists created a new device that generates electricity from body heat
• ·Health officials issued a public warning about a recent outbreak of norovirus in local schools