The government launched a program to help small businesses adopt digital technology

A museum hosted a special event to celebrate the birthday of a famous artistA coffee shop started using compostable cups for all its drinks

A space agency sent a probe to explore a comet in the outer solar systemThe railway service announced it would upgrade its trains to be more energy-efficientA new movie received four nominations at a major film awards show

Researchers found that eating avocados can lower bad cholesterol levelsA city added more bike lanes to encourage people to cycle to work

An airline announced discounted fares for military personnel and their families

A study showed that teachers who use video lessons have more engaged studentsA local café offered free coffee to customers who bring their own mugs

Engineers designed a new type of window that keeps homes cooler in summer and warmer in winterThe postal service introduced a next-day delivery service for packages

A celebrity chef cooked a meal for homeless people at a shelterResearchers calculated that using public transit reduces carbon emissions by 45% per person

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• ·Researchers found that spending time in forests lowers stress levels
• ·Scientists discovered a new way to store renewable energy for use when needed
• ·Researchers calculated that recycling one ton of paper saves 17 trees and 7000 gallons of water
• ·A bookstore chain started a book swap program where customers can exchange used books
• ·A well-known clothing brand announced it will stop using fur in all its products by next year
• ·Highway department starts road repair project on busy interstate highway
• ·Local newspaper publishes special section on 100 year history of the city
• ·A tornado in the south destroyed a small town’s main street and injured 12 people
• ·A national park closed temporarily due to severe drought conditions that increased the risk of wildfires
• ·A university’s soccer team won the national championship
• ·TV network announces new crime drama series
• ·A popular fashion brand announced a collaboration with a famous designer
• ·Fire department installs free smoke detectors in homes of elderly residents
• ·A photographer captured photos of a local sports team’s championship win for their yearbook
• ·A tech company launched a new laptop with a longer battery life and faster processing
• ·A global tech company said it will invest $3 billion in renewable energy projects to cut its carbon footprint by 50% by 2030