The city council approved plans to renovate an old factory into a community art space

A study found that spending 45 minutes outdoors daily can reduce symptoms of depression by 30%The national space agency successfully tested a new rocket fuel that reduces carbon emissions

A popular coffee chain announced it will phase out plastic cups entirely by the end of next yearThe city council approved a $180 million project to build a new public transit hubArchaeologists uncovered ancient jewelry and tools at a dig site dating back 4000 years

Car manufacturers announced a joint effort to develop a faster charging system for electric vehiclesA heatwave in the western states pushed temperatures to 112°F leading to school closures

The Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to two scientists for their work on quantum computing

A local community center started offering free fitness classes for seniors twice a weekScientists found that a certain type of plant can be used to treat headaches and migraines

The government launched a program to help small businesses create online stores and sell products onlineA bookstore hosted a poetry night where local poets read their work to an audience

A local café offered free coffee to customers who bring their own reusable cupsEngineers designed a new type of window that keeps homes warm in winter and cool in summer

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• ·A popular music festival announced its lineup featuring 50 artists from around the world
• ·A charity organized a toy drive for children in low income families during the holidays
• ·A software company partnered with a hospital to develop a new app for patient appointment scheduling
• ·Coffee shop sources beans directly from small scale farmers in South America
• ·Toy company releases educational games that teach coding to young children
• ·A hotel started offering eco-stays with energy-efficient rooms and complimentary bike rentals
• ·A severe thunderstorm with hail damaged hundreds of cars and rooftops in a suburban area
• ·A software company launched a free version of its app to attract new users
• ·The national soccer team qualified for the World Cup after winning their final qualifying match against a rival team
• ·A large energy company invested $3.1 billion in solar panel projects across the southwest
• ·A farm started a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) program where members receive weekly produce boxes
• ·Scientists developed a new method to test for COVID 19 that is faster and more accurate
• ·Candle company donates 10 percent of sales to environmental groups
• ·Scientists developed a new way to grow crops in areas with limited water
• ·Doctors developed a new treatment for Alzheimer’s disease that slows the progression of the illness
• ·Furniture store sells line of furniture made from reclaimed wood