A government program provided grants to small businesses affected by recent natural disasters

Dance troupe performs sold out shows in three major citiesEngineers test new technology to clean up oil spills more efficiently

Library expands digital collection with 10000 new e booksFootball league announces changes to playoff format for next seasonResearch indicates that drinking green tea may boost metabolism

City launches campaign to encourage more people to use bicyclesBook publisher releases memoir by famous political figure

Power company invests in solar energy projects to reduce carbon emissions

Survey shows that consumer confidence has increased this quarterScientists developed a new battery that charges electric vehicles in just 15 minutes

The police department launched a new program to educate teens about the dangers of distracted drivingA social media platform added a feature to let users schedule posts across multiple accounts

An energy company announced it would close three coal-fired power plants and invest in solar energyA drought in the western states led to water restrictions for farmers and residential users

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• ·A smartphone company offered a trade-in program for old phones to encourage recycling
• ·International organizations delivered 10000 tons of food aid to a region facing severe drought
• ·A museum hosted a lecture series by experts on ancient civilizations
• ·A library started offering book rentals by mail for homebound patrons
• ·A local farm started selling pumpkins and gourds during the fall for Halloween and Thanksgiving decorations
• ·Doctors used gene therapy to treat a patient with a rare genetic disorder
• ·A fast-food chain announced it will reduce the amount of sugar in its children’s meals
• ·A new video game streaming service launched with a library of over 600 classic titles
• ·Movie theater shows family friendly classic films during summer break
• ·The school district added a financial literacy course to the curriculum
• ·Research indicates that volunteering improves self esteem and happiness
• ·A grocery store started selling pre-cut fruit cups for on-the-go snacks
• ·A research team developed a new test for a common disease that is faster and more accurate than existing tests.
• ·A tech company announced it will open a new headquarters creating 2000 new jobs
• ·The city council voted to increase funding for public parks and recreational areas
• ·A new report showed that the number of electric vehicles on the road has tripled in the past two years