Camping store expands selection of gear for outdoor adventures

A local café offered free coffee to customers who bring their own reusable cupsEngineers designed a new type of window that keeps homes warm in winter and cool in summer

The postal service introduced a next-day delivery service for packages sent within the same stateA celebrity chef cooked a special meal for a charity event that raised $120000 for hunger reliefResearchers calculated that using public transit instead of driving reduces carbon emissions by 45%

A city started a composting program for restaurants to turn food waste into fertilizerA snowstorm in the northeast dumped three feet of snow, closing schools and government offices for two days

A study showed that learning a musical instrument improves memory and brain function in kids

The government passed a law to protect consumers from high fees charged by banks and credit card companiesThe mayor announced a plan to add more benches and public restrooms in city parks

A hotel chain started offering discounts to travelers who choose to stay during off-peak seasonsA study revealed that owning a pet can help reduce feelings of social isolation in seniors

The government announced grants for companies developing new renewable energy technologiesA wildfire in a national park was fully contained after firefighters worked for 10 days

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• ·A community organized a concert in the park to raise money for a new community center
• ·Scientists identified a new species of orchid in the mountains of Costa Rica
• ·A local community started a community garden to provide fresh produce to low-income families
• ·The Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to two scientists for their work on sustainable energy
• ·A bank introduced a new checking account with no monthly fees and free ATM access
• ·A supermarket chain started a program to sell “ugly” fruits and vegetables at a discounted price
• ·Pet groomer introduces organic grooming products for sensitive skin in pets
• ·A charity started a program to help homeless people find permanent housing
• ·A new app was released to help people learn foreign languages
• ·An oil company announced it will build a new carbon capture facility at its refinery
• ·A fitness app added a feature that tracks users’ workout progress
• ·The city council approved the construction of a new hospital
• ·Radio station holds fundraiser to support local homeless shelter
• ·The space agency announced plans to send a probe to study Saturn’s rings
• ·A music band announced a reunion tour after a 10-year hiatus
• ·Electronics store offers trade in program for old phones and tablets