The country’s renewable energy capacity increased by 20 percent

Engineers tested a new type of biodegradable building material for low-cost housingResearchers published a study linking regular fruit consumption to better skin health

City officials approved funding for a new public transit line connecting suburban areasA best-selling author announced a new book focusing on environmental activismFarmers reported higher demand for heirloom vegetables at local farmers’ markets

The stock market rose 2 percent following positive reports on consumer spendingA new animal shelter opened to provide care for stray cats and dogs in the city

Doctors warned about increased cases of seasonal allergies due to earlier pollen seasons

An international charity sent medical teams to support rural hospitals in developing countriesScientists invented a new type of battery that can store energy for longer periods of time

The school district announced it will hire more counselors to support students’ mental healthA new study showed that excessive use of smartphones can cause eye strain and headaches

Local artists painted colorful murals on the walls of a community center to brighten the spaceThe government offered grants to businesses that develop new technologies for clean energy

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• ·The government passed regulations to limit the amount of sodium in processed foods
• ·A photographer collaborated with a local business to create promotional photos
• ·Doctors at a children’s hospital successfully performed a rare heart surgery on a 6-month-old infant
• ·A pet shelter organized a fundraiser that raised $15,000 to cover medical costs for animals
• ·Researchers created a device that turns saltwater into clean drinking water using solar power
• ·A soccer club signed a star player for a record $150 million transfer fee
• ·Car manufacturer unveils electric pickup truck with towing capacity of 10000 pounds
• ·Bus company updates schedule to include more stops in suburban neighborhoods
• ·Gardening center offers free seed packets to promote community gardens
• ·A fashion designer collaborated with a sports brand to create a line of athletic wear for women
• ·A scientist discovered a new species of butterfly in a local nature reserve
• ·A museum displayed artifacts from a recent archaeological dig
• ·The country’s unemployment rate fell to its lowest level in 15 years due to job growth in tech and healthcare
• ·Book publisher releases memoir by famous political figure
• ·A famous singer announced a world tour with concerts scheduled in 40 countries over the next year
• ·Doctors urged people to get vaccinated against the flu ahead of the winter season