Researchers created a device that turns saltwater into clean drinking water using solar power

Fashion show raises money for women’s shelter with designs by local designersResearch shows that walking barefoot on grass reduces stress hormones

Pet hospital offers preventive care plans for pets at discounted ratesCity hosts Fourth of July parade with floats from local organizationsOnline retailer offers free shipping on all orders over $75

Physicists study black holes to learn about the origins of the universeSoftball team wins regional tournament and qualifies for national championship

Study reveals that eating nuts daily reduces risk of heart disease by 20 percent

Candle company donates portion of sales to reforestation projectsA small business owner started a podcast about entrepreneurship that gained 10,000 listeners

A city installed new traffic lights with countdown timers to improve pedestrian safetyA scientist developed a new type of biodegradable packaging for food products

A pet rescue organization started a "foster-to-adopt" program to help animals find permanent homesA restaurant added a "kids eat free" night on Mondays to attract family customers

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• ·Scientists identified a gene that affects how the body metabolizes sugar and fat
• ·The city council announced plans to build more pedestrian crosswalks in busy areas
• ·A team of engineers designed a new wind turbine that produces 50 percent more energy
• ·A farm started offering tours to teach visitors about sustainable agriculture
• ·Bus company adds express routes to reduce commute times for downtown workers
• ·Archaeologists uncovered ancient tools and pottery fragments dating back 6000 years in a cave
• ·The stock market closed higher after a week of steady growth
• ·The central bank announced it would inject $10 billion into the economy to boost small business growth
• ·Researchers found that using cloth bags instead of plastic bags reduces plastic waste by 80%
• ·The airport announced it will build a new terminal to handle the growing number of international flights
• ·A airline offered frequent flyer members priority boarding and extra baggage allowance
• ·A severe cold wave led to school closures and increased demand for heating fuel
• ·Farmers sold their products directly to consumers through farmers’ markets
• ·A new study showed that drinking black tea regularly can lower cholesterol levels
• ·A bookstore started a book club for teens focused on young adult fiction
• ·Local farmers markets started accepting digital payments to make transactions easier for customers