Theater group stages free outdoor production of Shakespeare play in city park

The federal bank provided low-interest loans to small businesses affected by supply chain issuesA historic theater was renovated with new lighting systems and seating after a small fire

Retailers introduced mobile checkout apps to reduce lines during holiday shoppingDoctors used 3D printing to create a custom prosthetic for a patient with a limb defectThe country’s unemployment rate held steady at 3.8% in October

Environmental groups filed a lawsuit to stop a new logging project in a protected forestA best-selling author announced a book tour with 30 stops across North America

Schools added mental health workshops to the academic calendar for students and staff

An energy company announced it will build a new wind farm capable of powering 60000 homesNewspaper profiles local musician who gained national fame

Biologists create new pesticide that is safe for beesGymnastics team wins gold medal at regional competition

Study finds that essential oils like peppermint boost energy levelsCoffee shop roasts its own beans on site

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• ·A new report showed renewable energy now accounts for 30% of the country’s total energy production
• ·A small business owner started selling handmade candles that were featured in a lifestyle magazine
• ·A software company released a new game app that was downloaded 100,000 times in its first week
• ·Coffee shop sources beans from fair-trade farms in Colombia
• ·Researchers found that singing in a choir improves mental health and reduces stress
• ·Local hospitals reported a decrease in emergency room visits due to public health campaigns
• ·A bookstore offered a discount on all hardcover books during a weekend sale
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage people to get vaccinated against the flu
• ·A restaurant added a breakfast menu that’s available all day
• ·A major airline added new direct flights to tropical destinations for winter travelers
• ·An international aid organization delivered 15000 tons of food to a country facing severe famine due to ongoing conflicts
• ·A fashion designer used natural dyes made from flowers and plants to color fabrics for a new collection
• ·A tech company said it will release a new smartphone with a foldable screen set to hit stores next quarter
• ·The transportation department announced it would make all buses wheelchair-accessible by next year
• ·Researchers announced a breakthrough in battery technology with a new design that charges electric vehicles in 13 minutes
• ·The government passed a law to raise the minimum age for buying tobacco products to 21