The country’s renewable energy capacity increased by 20 percent

Engineers tested a new type of biodegradable building material for low-cost housingResearchers published a study linking regular fruit consumption to better skin health

City officials approved funding for a new public transit line connecting suburban areasA best-selling author announced a new book focusing on environmental activismFarmers reported higher demand for heirloom vegetables at local farmers’ markets

The stock market rose 2 percent following positive reports on consumer spendingA new animal shelter opened to provide care for stray cats and dogs in the city

Doctors warned about increased cases of seasonal allergies due to earlier pollen seasons

An international charity sent medical teams to support rural hospitals in developing countriesScientists invented a new type of battery that can store energy for longer periods of time

The school district announced it will hire more counselors to support students’ mental healthA new study showed that excessive use of smartphones can cause eye strain and headaches

Local artists painted colorful murals on the walls of a community center to brighten the spaceThe government offered grants to businesses that develop new technologies for clean energy

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• ·Research indicates that getting enough sleep improves immune system function
• ·A software company released a new update for its photo editing tool with advanced filters
• ·A scientist developed a new method to test water purity using a portable device
• ·A tech startup launched a new app that helps users find local volunteer opportunities
• ·Marine researchers documented a rare sighting of humpback whales in a coastal bay
• ·Doctors developed a new treatment for Parkinson’s disease that slows the progression of the illness
• ·A tech startup launched an app that helps users track their carbon footprint
• ·A fast-food chain announced it will reduce sodium levels in its menu items
• ·Research shows that walking barefoot on grass reduces stress hormones
• ·Survey shows majority of employees want more flexible work hours post pandemic
• ·A famous actor announced they will star in a biographical film about a civil rights icon
• ·A high school football team won its first state championship in 30 years
• ·Health officials issued a public warning about a rise in seasonal flu cases urging vulnerable groups to get vaccinated
• ·A tech startup received a large investment to develop new software
• ·A construction company finished building a new elementary school with 20 classrooms
• ·The federal reserve indicated it may raise interest rates slightly in the next quarter to curb inflation