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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• ·TV network announces new crime drama series
• ·Research finds that gardening improves mental health in people with anxiety
• ·Local police partnered with schools to launch an anti-bullying campaign featuring workshops and awareness events
• ·Scientists observed a rare astronomical event involving two passing comets
• ·A museum acquired a painting by a famous impressionist artist for its permanent collection
• ·Scientists developed a new type of battery that charges twice as fast as current models
• ·A major airline announced plans to replace its older planes with more fuel-efficient models
• ·Researchers found that drinking one glass of milk daily improves bone density in older adults
• ·Engineers designed a new type of solar panel that works in both direct and indirect sunlight
• ·Coffee shop switches to compostable cups and straws to reduce plastic waste
• ·A major airline announced a renewable energy partnership to power flights with biofuel
• ·Cycling event draws participants of all ages from across the state
• ·Scientists found that a certain type of mushroom can boost the immune system when eaten regularly
• ·The national parliament passed a new law to protect consumers from false advertising imposing heavy fines on violators
• ·Doctors warned about the increased risk of flu during winter months
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