A local bakery started delivering fresh pastries to hotels and cafes in the downtown area

Researchers found that using cloth napkins instead of paper ones saves 100 pounds of paper per yearA city started a program to plant native flowers in public spaces to support pollinators

A tornado in the south destroyed a small town’s main street and injured 12 peopleA study showed that online learning can be just as effective as in-person classes for some subjectsThe government announced tax incentives for families who install energy-efficient windows

A bookstore expanded its selection of graphic novels and comic books to attract younger readersScientists developed a new method to purify water using sunlight and a simple filter

The transportation department repaired a section of highway that had been damaged by flooding

A fashion brand announced it would start using recycled polyester in all its clothingA musician’s new single became the number one song on global music charts

A city council approved the construction of 300 new affordable housing unitsScientists developed a rapid test for a bacterial infection that gives results in 10 minutes

A retailer announced it would offer 20% off all products during its annual saleA severe hailstorm damaged crops and vehicles in a farming community

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• ·A tech company launched a new tablet with a foldable screen and 18-hour battery life
• ·A severe hurricane made landfall on the southeastern coast bringing strong winds and heavy rain to the area
• ·A river in the south overflowed its banks, causing damage to 60 farms and several roads
• ·A airline added a new direct flight route between two mid sized cities
• ·Pet hospital offers preventive care plans for pets at discounted rates
• ·A farm started selling honey from its own beehives at local markets
• ·A study found that a plant-based diet can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes by 36% compared to a meat-heavy diet
• ·Farmers used weather forecasting tools to plan their farming activities
• ·A university research team developed a new battery that charges in 15 minutes and lasts longer
• ·Teachers are learning to use virtual reality tools to make history lessons more engaging
• ·Major airline partners with eco-friendly travel company to offset carbon emissions
• ·A national park started a program to teach visitors about native plant species
• ·A restaurant started offering family-style meals on weekends to encourage shared dining experiences
• ·Major airline adds three new routes to European destinations
• ·Police arrested five suspects in connection with a series of bank robberies in the region
• ·Coffee shop sources coffee beans directly from small farms in Central America