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 tech company announced a new partnership with a car manufacturer
• ·Power company starts pilot program for smart meters to help customers save energy
• ·A new report showed global tourism numbers returned to pre-pandemic levels this year
• ·A local school district announced it will introduce coding classes for elementary school students starting next semester
• ·An airline announced it would use more efficient engines to reduce fuel consumption and emissions
• ·Art gallery showcases works by local artists with disabilities
• ·Scientists at a leading university have discovered a potential new treatment for a rare genetic disorder, with clinical trials set to begin next year.
• ·University offers new degree program in renewable energy engineering
• ·Local residents protested against the construction of a new factory
• ·A music award ceremony was held last night with a rising star winning Best New Artist
• ·A university awarded scholarships to 30 first-generation college students
• ·A hotel renovated its rooms to include more energy-efficient appliances and lighting
• ·A construction company used recycled materials for a new road project
• ·A fashion brand launched a new line of accessories
• ·The airport announced plans to add more security checkpoints to reduce wait times for travelers
• ·Survey reveals that 60 percent of travelers plan to take international trips next year