The city introduced a new recycling program to reduce waste

Study finds that working in green offices boosts employee productivity by 15 percentFirefighters conduct fire safety workshops in elementary schools this month

Coffee shop switches to compostable cups and straws to reduce plastic wasteOceanographers study effects of rising sea temperatures on coral reef ecosystemsBookstore hosts author signing event for newly released mystery novel

Research shows that meditation practice lowers blood pressure in hypertensive patientsCar company unveils electric SUV with range of over 300 miles on single charge

Volunteer organization helps rebuild homes damaged by recent tornado in small town

Radio station adds new morning show featuring local news and interviewsA study found that spending time with friends reduces the risk of depression in young adults

The government increased funding for renewable energy research to develop new technologiesA bookstore started a book club for parents and kids that focuses on children’s literature

Researchers developed a new vaccine that provides protection against three different virusesThe railway service announced it would offer free travel to students during school breaks

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• ·A fashion store started selling handmade scarves from local knitters
• ·The national economy grew by 3.4% in the last quarter exceeding economists’ expectations
• ·Cross country team wins state championship with record breaking time
• ·Research shows that stretching before exercise prevents injuries
• ·A toy company released a line of building sets that teach kids about engineering and physics
• ·A hospital opened a new physical therapy center for patients recovering from injuries
• ·Doctors advised people to exercise regularly to prevent chronic diseases
• ·The federal reserve announced it will keep interest rates unchanged for the next quarter, citing stable inflation levels.
• ·A team of engineers developed a new type of battery that can charge electric vehicles in 15 minutes, a breakthrough for the industry.
• ·Geologists warn of potential earthquake risk in coastal region
• ·The fire department responded to a large blaze at a commercial building downtown
• ·The military provided assistance to local authorities in evacuating residents from a flood-prone area
• ·A new study showed that students who get enough sleep have better attention spans in class
• ·Researchers found that yoga can improve flexibility by 40% in arthritis patients
• ·A school started a gardening club that grows vegetables for the school’s salad bar
• ·A major bookstore chain opened a new location with a café and event space