Local businesses donated goods and services to a charity auction benefiting a children’s hospital

A celebrity chef opened a cooking camp for kids to teach them basic culinary skillsResearchers found that using cloth napkins instead of paper ones saves 100 pounds of paper per year

A city started a program to plant native flowers in public spaces to support pollinatorsA tornado in the south destroyed a small town’s main street and injured 15 peopleA study showed that online learning can be just as effective as in-person classes for some subjects

The government announced tax incentives for families who install energy-efficient windowsA bookstore expanded its selection of graphic novels and comic books to attract younger readers

Scientists developed a new method to purify water using sunlight and a simple filter

The transportation department repaired a section of highway that had been damaged by floodingA local business owner won an award for entrepreneurship recognized for their innovative sustainable business approach

A major music festival announced it will introduce a cashless payment system to reduce wait times at food stallsA study found that regular yoga practice improves flexibility and reduces back pain in office workers

The government announced a new grant program to support artists and cultural organizations affected by the pandemicA new mobile app was launched that helps users find and book eco-friendly hotels and travel experiences

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• ·Toy store hosts craft day for kids to make holiday decorations
• ·The United Nations held a summit to discuss strategies to reduce global food waste
• ·A new report showed that the number of electric vehicles on the road has doubled in the past two years
• ·Middle school organizes field trip to science museum for students
• ·Researchers found a potential link between diet and heart health
• ·The national soccer team qualified for the World Cup after winning their final qualifying match against a rival team
• ·Scientists collaborate with international teams to study climate change impacts
• ·Research finds that playing a musical instrument improves hand eye coordination in kids
• ·A soccer player scored a hat-trick (three goals) in a 4-1 victory over their rivals
• ·Online retailer offers free shipping on orders over $50
• ·The government passed a law that requires companies to clearly label all ingredients in products
• ·Scientists identified a new species of orchid in the Amazon rainforest with unique purple blooms
• ·A local fire department held a fire safety workshop for residents teaching them how to prevent and respond to fires
• ·An oil company announced it will invest in carbon capture technology at its refineries
• ·The postal service introduced a new express delivery service for urgent packages
• ·A museum displayed a rare collection of vintage cars from the 1920s and 1930s