A scientist developed a new type of battery that is safer for the environment

A city installed new crosswalks with flashing lights to improve pedestrian safety at busy intersectionsA scientist discovered a new species of insect in a rainforest that has unique camouflage abilities

A small café started using compostable cups and utensils to reduce wasteA university basketball team won their first playoff game in five yearsA bakery introduced a low-sugar line of cookies and pastries for customers with dietary restrictions

A community group organized a fundraiser that collected $6000 to buy new books for a local libraryA tech company announced it will partner with a nonprofit to provide tech training to unemployed individuals

A local farm started selling "subscription boxes" of fresh produce delivered weekly to customers’ homes

A school started a gardening club that grows vegetables for the school’s salad barA major airline launched new routes to European capitals for business travelers

A local artist painted a mural of local wildlife on the side of a community centerThe stock market dropped 0.7% after news of a slowdown in the global economy

A charity raised $750000 to build wells and sanitation systems in rural AfricaScientists developed a rapid test for dengue fever that delivers results in 15 minutes

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• ·Researchers developed a new battery that is smaller, lighter, and more powerful than current models
• ·Coast guard rescues several sailors from storm hit boat
• ·The stock market experienced a slight rise at the start of the week
• ·The government announced tax credits for homeowners who install solar panels on their roofs
• ·A soccer club signed a star player for a record $150 million transfer fee
• ·The government announced plans to build a new airport in a growing city
• ·High school students created an app that helps seniors access local healthcare services
• ·Train company upgrades fleet with faster and more comfortable carriages
• ·Firefighters contained a large-scale wildfire in the western region after five days of intensive efforts
• ·Researchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic made from corn starch
• ·A city launched a bike safety program for kids, giving away free helmets and lessons
• ·Scientists discovered a new method to clean oil spills more effectively
• ·A sports league added a new team from a small city
• ·The national soccer team won a friendly match against a top-ranked international team
• ·A national park started a program to remove invasive plant species from its grounds
• ·A bookstore started a program to donate used books to prisons and juvenile detention centers