Middle school students designed a solar-powered backpack that charges mobile devices

A local café offered a discount to customers who brought their own reusable cupsEngineers designed a new type of insulation that reduces home energy use by 40%

The postal service introduced a same-day delivery service for packages in major citiesA celebrity chef cooked a special meal for a charity gala that raised $500000 for hunger reliefResearchers calculated that taking public transit instead of driving saves 200 gallons of gas per year

A city started a composting program for residents that turns food waste into garden fertilizerA snowstorm in the northwest dumped two feet of snow closing schools and government offices

A study showed that learning a second language at a young age improves cognitive development

The government passed a law to protect consumers from hidden fees on airline tickets and hotel staysA streaming service added a collection of classic TV shows to its library

Police used facial recognition technology to identify and arrest a fugitive wanted for theftThe weather service warned of dangerous thunderstorms with high winds and lightning

College students won a national competition for their invention that purifies water using solar powerA bank introduced a new checking account with no monthly fees and free ATM access

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• ·A major film studio announced it will release 18 new movies next year including several sequels to popular franchises
• ·A school’s debate club won first place in a regional competition
• ·The police department added more officers to patrol shopping malls during the holiday season
• ·Scientists found evidence that global warming is affecting the migration of birds
• ·Bloggers attend conference to learn about digital marketing trends
• ·Medical researchers developed a new vaccine for a common childhood illness
• ·Scientists discovered a new deep-ocean marine species using a remotely operated underwater vehicle
• ·Mathematicians develop new formula to solve complex equations
• ·A photographer hosted an exhibition of black-and-white photos of the city’s historic buildings
• ·TV network announces new drama series from award winning screenwriter
• ·A major retailer announced plans to offer free shipping on all online orders over $50
• ·A university opened a new science lab with state-of-the-art equipment
• ·The federal reserve stated it will maintain current interest rates to support economic recovery
• ·The transit system announced plans to replace old trains with newer more efficient models
• ·A study found that eating a plant-based diet can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes by 30% compared to a meat-heavy diet.
• ·A major car manufacturer revealed its first fully electric SUV model