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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• ·Hot weather in the northeast led to record attendance at public pools and water parks
• ·An airline announced it would add more legroom to its economy class seats starting next year
• ·A wildlife sanctuary released a report showing a 30% increase in endangered species populations
• ·A software developer created a new tool that helps businesses track inventory and manage orders
• ·The federal reserve stated it will maintain current interest rates to support economic recovery
• ·Scientists observed a significant increase in coral growth in protected ocean areas
• ·A severe hailstorm damaged crops and vehicles in a farming community leading to significant losses
• ·Local firefighters responded to a chemical spill at a factory evacuating nearby residents as a precaution
• ·A charity organization raised millions of dollars to help homeless families
• ·A bakery used social media to promote its products and saw a 50% increase in online orders
• ·A construction project to build a new bridge over a river began
• ·Researchers found that walking in forests for 20 minutes a day boosts immune system function
• ·A airline added a new direct flight route between two mid sized cities
• ·The city introduced a bike-sharing program with more stations
• ·The World Health Organization updated its list of essential medicines to include new diabetes treatments
• ·Research finds that board games improve communication skills in families