Engineers developed a new solar panel 50% more efficient than current models

Study finds that remote work improves work-life balance for 70% of employeesFirefighters rescue family from house fire caused by faulty space heater

Coffee shop sources beans from fair-trade farms in ColombiaOceanographers study effects of ocean acidification on shellfish populationsBookstore hosts storytime for kids with local children’s author

Research shows that tai chi improves balance in seniors and reduces fall riskCar manufacturer unveils electric car with self-driving features

Volunteer group distributes blankets and food to homeless people during cold snap

Radio station launches podcast about local history and folkloreA hospital opened a new sports medicine clinic to treat athletes of all ages and skill levels

A community center offered free computer classes for seniors to help them use smartphones and tabletsA tech company announced it would reduce its carbon footprint by 50% over the next five years

Heavy rainfall caused flash flooding in a city’s downtown area closing several businessesA study found that spending time with friends reduces the risk of depression in young adults

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• ·Researchers discovered that plants grow faster under certain light conditions
• ·Dance school holds annual recital with performances by 400 students
• ·A smartphone company released a new model with a foldable screen and improved camera
• ·A new mobile app was launched that helps users find and book eco-friendly hotels and travel experiences
• ·A local bakery started delivering fresh bread to customers’ homes early in the morning
• ·A new survey found that 69% of parents support extended school hours for after-school programs
• ·A city council approved plans to build a new water treatment plant
• ·A construction company finished building a new apartment complex with 200 affordable housing units
• ·The government passed a law to protect endangered wildlife habitats from industrial development
• ·A study revealed that eating fish twice a week improves brain health
• ·The stock market dropped 1.5% after a leading tech company reported lower-than-expected sales
• ·A fashion brand used natural dyes
• ·A multinational company said it will relocate its headquarters to a smaller city to cut costs and support local economies
• ·Scientists successfully cloned a rare animal to help preserve the species
• ·A new study revealed that lifting weights three times a week improves bone density in seniors
• ·The national economy grew by 3.7% in the last quarter exceeding economists’ expectations