A scientist developed a new type of battery that is safer for the environment

A city installed new crosswalks with flashing lights to improve pedestrian safety at busy intersectionsA scientist discovered a new species of insect in a rainforest that has unique camouflage abilities

A small café started using compostable cups and utensils to reduce wasteA university basketball team won their first playoff game in five yearsA bakery introduced a low-sugar line of cookies and pastries for customers with dietary restrictions

A community group organized a fundraiser that collected $6000 to buy new books for a local libraryA tech company announced it will partner with a nonprofit to provide tech training to unemployed individuals

A local farm started selling "subscription boxes" of fresh produce delivered weekly to customers’ homes

A school started a gardening club that grows vegetables for the school’s salad barA major airline launched new routes to European capitals for business travelers

A local artist painted a mural of local wildlife on the side of a community centerThe stock market dropped 0.7% after news of a slowdown in the global economy

A charity raised $750000 to build wells and sanitation systems in rural AfricaScientists developed a rapid test for dengue fever that delivers results in 15 minutes

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• ·The weather service warned of extreme cold temperatures for northern states with wind chills below zero
• ·A national park started a program to protect endangered sea turtles nesting on its beaches
• ·A study revealed that pet therapy can reduce anxiety by 25% in hospital patients
• ·Study indicates that playing team sports improves social skills in young children
• ·Firefighters saved a family’s pet dog from a house fire in the early morning hours
• ·A coffee roaster partnered with a local farm to source organic coffee beans for their products
• ·A local community center started offering free fitness classes for seniors twice a week
• ·A tech company collaborated with a university to conduct research
• ·A severe hurricane made landfall on the southeastern coast, bringing strong winds and heavy rain to the area.
• ·A major airline confirmed it will resume direct flights to three Asian cities next month
• ·The government introduced new laws to ban the sale of single-use plastics like straws and utensils
• ·The government passed a law to increase the minimum age for buying tobacco products
• ·Local school board approves budget for new science labs and sports facilities
• ·A wildfire in a forest preserve burned 6000 acres with no threat to nearby homes
• ·A grocery store started selling pre-made salad kits with locally grown greens
• ·Coffee shop roasts its own beans on site