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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• ·A musician performed at a charity gala that raised $45,000 for a local nonprofit
• ·The prime minister will embark on a week-long tour of Africa to boost economic and cultural ties
• ·Study finds that listening to nature sounds improves focus during work tasks
• ·Scientists discovered a way to use bacteria to break down oil spills more quickly
• ·A university research team made a breakthrough in cancer treatment research
• ·Research finds that gardening improves mental health in people with anxiety
• ·Volleyball tournament features teams from 25 colleges competing for championship
• ·A local theater company announced a new season featuring classic plays and original works by local playwrights
• ·A research study found that drinking green tea may boost the immune system
• ·A café introduced a new specialty latte made with lavender and honey
• ·A charity raised $200,000 to build a new community center in a low-income neighborhood
• ·A national park started offering guided tours led by park rangers, focusing on wildlife and plant identification
• ·A gym added new fitness classes including yoga and kickboxing to attract more members
• ·A golfer won a tournament by two strokes after a final round of exceptional play
• ·The weather service warned of dangerous thunderstorms with high winds and lightning
• ·The country’s export of technology goods increased by 22 percent this quarter