A farm installed solar panels to power its irrigation system, saving $5,000 yearly on energy

A hospital used telemedicine to treat patients in remote areas who can’t travelA community center organized a sports day for kids with games and prizes

A tech company released a new laptop that is lighter and more powerful than previous modelsA river overflowed its banks after heavy rain causing damage to nearby farmsA study found that listening to classical music can improve focus while studying

The government passed a law to raise the legal age for buying alcoholA museum offered free admission to veterans on national holidays

A local café started serving vegan desserts made with coconut milk

Researchers developed a new battery that is 50% smaller than current modelsTravel magazine features article on top budget travel destinations for next year

Research finds that playing board games improves problem solving skills in childrenShoe brand releases new line of sneakers made from recycled plastic bottles

Coast guard conducts hurricane preparedness drills along coastal areasBook club selects Pulitzer Prize winning novel for monthly discussion

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• ·A community organized a neighborhood potluck with dishes from 30 different cultures
• ·A charity started a program to help children learn to read
• ·Swimming team wins national championship for third year in a row
• ·Researchers calculated that using energy-efficient light bulbs can save households $50 a year on electricity bills
• ·Local businesses offered discounts to customers who bring their own shopping bags
• ·A school district started a breakfast in the classroom program to ensure students eat before lessons
• ·The federal reserve indicated it may lower interest rates slightly to stimulate economic growth
• ·A new study revealed that children who read for 30 minutes a day have better language skills than those who don’t
• ·Researchers studied the effects of social media on self-esteem in teenage girls
• ·Scientists discovered a new planet outside our solar system that may be capable of supporting life
• ·A study showed that learning a second language at a young age improves cognitive development
• ·A tech startup raised $35 million to develop a new type of hydrogen fuel cell
• ·Firefighters rescued a family of five from a burning apartment building in the early morning
• ·A hotel started offering pet-friendly rooms with beds and bowls for guests’ furry companions
• ·Mathematicians solve complex problem in algebra that has puzzled experts for decades
• ·A musician performed at a charity event that raised $25,000 for a local animal shelter