A coffee shop hosted a book reading with a local author, drawing 70 attendees

Fire department gives away smoke alarms to low income familiesBook publisher launches new series about adventure and exploration

Research finds that outdoor play reduces myopia in childrenCar dealership offers test drives of new electric vehiclesCommunity hosts festival with food music and craft vendors

Radio station holds fundraiser to help homeless veteransEngineers create water filter that removes 99 percent of contaminants

Wrestling team wins state championship for fifth year in a row

Study shows that audiobooks help people with reading difficultiesA restaurant added a "kids eat free" night on Tuesdays, increasing family diners by 40%

A school started a gardening club that grew vegetables for the school cafeteria’s salad barA tech company released an app that helps users track their carbon footprint and reduce waste

A community garden donated 180 pounds of carrots to a local senior centerA bakery started using organic flour in all its breads, attracting health-conscious customers

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• ·A cyclone in the Indian Ocean caused widespread flooding and power outages in coastal towns
• ·Scientists used new technology to clone a rare animal to protect the species
• ·Marine biologists found that seagrass beds are disappearing at a rate of 8% per year
• ·The government provided grants to eco-friendly businesses
• ·Scientists observed that a bird species is changing its diet due to climate change
• ·A major clothing brand announced it will expand its size range to be more inclusive
• ·A supermarket chain started selling “imperfect” fruits and vegetables at discounted prices
• ·The city’s public transport system introduced a new app for tracking buses and trains
• ·The city council approved funding for a new public transportation project
• ·A photographer hosted an exhibition of landscape photos taken in national parks across the country
• ·A study found that listening to upbeat music improves mood and energy levels
• ·Researchers developed a new type of battery that is recyclable and better for the environment
• ·Study shows that eating breakfast regularly improves school performance in kids
• ·A public library announced it will loan out gardening tools and seed packets to residents
• ·Coast guard rescues stranded hikers from coastal trail during storm
• ·The central bank announced it would inject $7 billion into the economy to boost job creation