University offers new degree program in renewable energy engineering

University researchers find way to make solar panels 15% more efficientRetailer launches loyalty program that rewards customers for eco-friendly purchases

Survey shows 80% of parents want more mental health support in schoolsBakery debuts new line of sourdough breads made with heirloom wheatScientists discover new species of frog in Amazon rainforest with unique coloration

Public library offers free 3D printing workshops for community membersTennis player wins first Grand Slam title after defeating defending champion

Government invests $30 million in affordable childcare programs statewide

Book publisher releases biography of iconic civil rights leaderA snowstorm in the northern states canceled over 550 flights and closed government offices

A tech company announced it will open a new headquarters creating 2200 new jobsLocal authorities launched a new recycling program for electronic waste like old phones and computers

The Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying labor market inequalityA fast-food chain announced it will reduce the amount of sugar in its children’s meals

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• ·The school board voted to extend the school day by 30 minutes to add more extracurricular activities
• ·A golfer won a tournament after sinking a 50-foot putt on the final hole
• ·Engineers design new flood protection system for coastal cities
• ·A school started a chess club that placed second in a regional tournament
• ·A major food company announced it will reduce the amount of salt in its products by 20%
• ·A new law was passed to increase the minimum wage by 12% aiming to improve living standards for low-income workers
• ·The city council voted to give $1 million to fund public art projects like murals and sculptures
• ·Health officials urged people to get tested for a seasonal virus as cases start to rise
• ·Local police launched a new initiative to reduce drunk driving setting up checkpoints across the city on weekends
• ·A major bank announced it will offer low-interest loans to small businesses owned by women and minorities
• ·A city council discussed plans to reduce traffic congestion during rush hour
• ·A local bookstore started a program to donate books to prisons
• ·Researchers found that daily meditation can reduce stress levels by up to 25% in adults
• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine that is effective against multiple strains of a common virus
• ·Study shows that spending time gardening reduces stress hormones in adults
• ·The country’s prime minister met with world leaders at an international summit to discuss global trade and economic cooperation.