The country’s renewable energy capacity increased by 20 percent

Engineers tested a new type of biodegradable building material for low-cost housingResearchers published a study linking regular fruit consumption to better skin health

City officials approved funding for a new public transit line connecting suburban areasA best-selling author announced a new book focusing on environmental activismFarmers reported higher demand for heirloom vegetables at local farmers’ markets

The stock market rose 2 percent following positive reports on consumer spendingA new animal shelter opened to provide care for stray cats and dogs in the city

Doctors warned about increased cases of seasonal allergies due to earlier pollen seasons

An international charity sent medical teams to support rural hospitals in developing countriesScientists invented a new type of battery that can store energy for longer periods of time

The school district announced it will hire more counselors to support students’ mental healthA new study showed that excessive use of smartphones can cause eye strain and headaches

Local artists painted colorful murals on the walls of a community center to brighten the spaceThe government offered grants to businesses that develop new technologies for clean energy

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• ·The national hockey team won a crucial match to stay in the competition
• ·A pet store started offering puppy training classes for new dog owners
• ·A study showed that walking 30 minutes a day can lower the risk of type 2 diabetes
• ·A tech company released a new app that helps users manage their finances
• ·A tech company donated to an education charity
• ·A tech company announced it would release a new smartphone with a better camera system
• ·A major airline revealed it will add 15 new international routes next year to meet rising travel demand
• ·Researchers found that regular exercise can improve mood and reduce anxiety
• ·A major retail company announced it will offer free shipping on all online orders regardless of the purchase amount
• ·A team of historians found a diary written by a soldier from the Civil War
• ·A farm started selling pick-your-own strawberries during the summer
• ·A city launched a bike-sharing program with 300 bicycles available at 25 stations
• ·Scientists identified a new gene linked to increased resistance to common respiratory illnesses
• ·A study published in a science journal found that exposure to natural sunlight can improve cognitive function in children
• ·A study found that socializing with friends at least once a week improves mental well-being in older adults
• ·Local police reported a 16% drop in traffic violations after launching a public awareness campaign