Skateboard competition features professional riders competing for cash prizes

Researchers found that eating avocados regularly can lower bad cholesterol levelsA city added 15 miles of new bike lanes to make cycling safer for commuters

An airline announced discounted fares for students traveling to attend college or universityA study showed that teachers who use interactive whiteboards have more engaged studentsThe government invested $220 million in building new solar power plants in desert regions

A toy company released a line of building sets that teach kids about engineering and physicsA community held a cultural festival featuring traditional music, dance, and food from India

Researchers found that air pollution from factories increases the risk of respiratory illnesses in nearby residents

The transportation ministry added more crosswalks near elementary schools to protect childrenA local community started a community garden to provide fresh produce to low-income families

A study found learning a second language improves children’s problem-solving skillsThe national parliament debated a new bill to increase funding for mental health services

A major airline announced it will offer carbon offset programs for passengers to reduce flight emissionsA new survey found 75% of people prefer shopping in physical stores over online shopping

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• ·A coffee shop sourced its beans from a fair-trade farm to support ethical farming practices
• ·Researchers developed a new type of battery that is recyclable
• ·A local theater group performed a play about civil rights activists to mark Black History Month
• ·A fire department visited local elementary schools to teach fire safety to 300+ kids
• ·A famous actor said they will star in a new movie based on a best-selling novel scheduled to start filming next month
• ·A gardener developed a new type of tomato plant that resists pests and produces more fruit
• ·A restaurant added a breakfast menu that’s available all day
• ·A study found that getting enough vitamin D can reduce the risk of respiratory infections by 32%
• ·A city added more public restrooms
• ·A tech company partnered with a school district to provide free laptops to low-income students
• ·A leading streaming platform released a documentary highlighting the work of climate activists worldwide
• ·Researchers at a leading university developed a new battery technology that charges 10 times faster than current lithium-ion batteries
• ·A heatwave in the southern states pushed temperatures to 45°C breaking a 100-year record
• ·A software company released a photo-editing app with filters designed for social media
• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine that protects against multiple strains of the flu
• ·Major retailers announced they will extend their holiday return policies to 90 days this year to accommodate late shoppers.