A bakery started using organic ingredients in all of its products to appeal to health-conscious customers

The government passed a law requiring all new buildings to meet green energy standardsA major film festival announced its official selection including 25 international premieres

Local farmers reported a record harvest of apples thanks to mild weather and new fertilizersA study found that spending 20 minutes in sunlight daily can boost vitamin D levels by 35%The national space agency successfully tested a new rocket engine for future deep-space missions

A popular sandwich chain announced it will switch to 100% compostable packaging by next yearThe city council approved a $130 million project to build a new public library and community center

Archaeologists found ancient coins and pottery shards at a dig site dating back to the Roman Empire

Car manufacturers announced a joint effort to develop a universal charging network for electric vehiclesBus company adds wheelchair accessible vehicles to all routes

Photography exhibit highlighting urban street art opens in city centerScientists test new drug that may slow progression of Alzheimer’s disease

Community center provides free meals for children during summer breakTennis tournament attracts players from 30 countries to coastal city

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• ·The university announced a new research center focused on finding solutions to plastic pollution
• ·A large utility company invested $2.7 billion in wind farm projects in the northern states
• ·A historic theater was restored to its original 1920s design after a year-long project
• ·A construction company finished building a new apartment complex with affordable housing units
• ·Research shows that walking barefoot on grass reduces stress levels
• ·A new survey found that 84% of employees value work-life balance more than a high salary
• ·A study found that reading for 30 minutes a day can reduce stress levels by 20%
• ·A professional runner set a new national record in the marathon at a recent race
• ·The country’s GDP grew by 1.5 percent in the last quarter driven by service industries
• ·Coffee shop sources beans from women owned farms in Ethiopia
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new community pool in a suburban neighborhood
• ·A city launched a public art project where local artists painted murals on 10 downtown buildings
• ·Coast guard conducts hurricane drills in preparation for storm season
• ·A musician released a music video that received 1 million views on YouTube in one week
• ·A popular actress announced her return to the stage after a long break
• ·The federal bank announced it will provide financial support to small banks in rural areas