A car manufacturer unveiled a new hybrid SUV that gets 60 miles per gallon on the highway

A city banned plastic bags in all retail storesAn airline announced it would use more biofuel to power its planes

Scientists found that a certain plant can be used to treat allergiesThe government launched a program to help small businesses create online storesA bookstore hosted a poetry night with local poets

A local café offered free coffee to customers who bring their own mugsEngineers designed a new type of window that keeps homes cooler in summer and warmer in winter

The postal service introduced a next-day delivery service for packages

A celebrity chef cooked a meal for homeless people at a shelterThe national tennis team won a major international tournament for the first time in 20 years

A local theater hosted a festival featuring plays written by young playwrightsThe government introduced new regulations to ensure food products are free from harmful additives

A tech company unveiled a new laptop that is lighter and has a longer battery lifeWeather conditions increased the risk of wildfires in the western part of the country

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• ·A local basketball team won the state championship after a come-from-behind victory in the final
• ·A famous musician released a charity single with proceeds going to disaster relief efforts
• ·Researchers published a study showing that dark chocolate may improve heart health
• ·A major hotel chain announced plans to open 36 new hotels in Asia over the next three years
• ·A soccer team signed a young talent from a local academy to a professional contract
• ·Book publisher releases memoir by former world leader detailing political career
• ·A famous chef opened a new restaurant specializing in fusion cuisine combining two cultures
• ·A scientist discovered a new species of plant in a remote rainforest that has potential medicinal properties
• ·The country’s renewable energy capacity increased by 20 percent
• ·A school district started a green club where students work on projects to reduce the school’s carbon footprint
• ·The government started a program to help small businesses set up online stores
• ·Park rangers teach visitors about Leave No Trace principles in wilderness areas
• ·A university opened a new science lab with state-of-the-art micro
• ·A popular fashion brand announced it will recycle old clothes into new products
• ·A national park closed some backcountry trails during bear mating season for safety
• ·A scientist discovered a way to convert plastic waste into clean fuel