A bookstore started a program to donate used books to prisons and juvenile detention centers

Doctors recommended that people limit their intake of sugary drinks for better healthThe local zoo offered special educational programs for school groups

A new study revealed that regular exercise can help improve bone density in older adultsThe city council voted to increase funding for public art projectsA tech company released a new device that helps monitor health metrics like heart rate

Scientists developed a new method to grow crops in areas with limited waterThe school district announced that all schools will have access to high speed internet

Researchers found that reading fiction can improve empathy in readers

The government launched a campaign to promote healthy eating habitsA fire department responded to a small apartment fire that left no injuries but damaged two units

A podcast about science and technology reached 1 million monthly listeners after one year of productionA grocery store began offering online ordering and same-day delivery to meet customer demand

A middle school started a robotics club that won third place in a regional competitionA hotel announced it will switch to 100% renewable energy by installing solar panels on its roof

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• ·The country’s GDP grew by 2.1% in the first quarter driven by tech and manufacturing sectors
• ·A startup company launched an app that helps users track and reduce their carbon footprint
• ·Toy store hosts craft day for kids to make stuffed animals
• ·The country’s renewable energy capacity increased by 20 percent
• ·A fire at a shopping mall caused damage to several stores but no injuries were reported
• ·A city added 15 miles of new bike lanes to make cycling safer for commuters
• ·A university started a new program focused on renewable energy research
• ·A bookstore hosted a poetry slam where local poets competed for a cash prize
• ·The local zoo planned to build a new exhibit for its collection of exotic birds
• ·A library added books in 10 different languages to support immigrant families
• ·Scientists discovered that a certain type of mushroom can be used to clean up oil spills
• ·A tech company released software that helps small businesses manage social media accounts
• ·Researchers found that reading fiction can improve empathy in people
• ·A library’s graphic novel section became the most borrowed collection for teens
• ·A gym offered family memberships at a discounted rate to encourage family fitness
• ·A global trade agreement was signed by 19 countries to reduce tariffs and boost economic cooperation