A charity organization provided backpacks filled with school supplies to 5000 children

Research indicates that drinking green tea may boost metabolismCity launches campaign to encourage more people to use bicycles

Book publisher releases memoir by famous political figurePower company invests in solar energy projects to reduce carbon emissionsSurvey shows that consumer confidence has increased this quarter

Theater group puts on production of classic play with modern adaptationVeterinarians report rise in cases of pet obesity in urban areas

Software company releases update to fix security issues in popular app

Gardening experts share tips for growing vegetables in small spacesThe railway service announced it would upgrade its ticketing system to allow mobile check-in

A new movie starring a Hollywood actor broke box office records on its opening weekendResearchers found that eating leafy green vegetables can improve brain function in older adults

A city expanded its bike-sharing program to include 500 new electric bikesAn airline announced it would offer free checked bags for military personnel and their families

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• ·A blizzard hit the northeastern states dumping 2 feet of snow and closing major highways
• ·A farm started a CSA program where customers can buy weekly boxes of fresh produce
• ·Astronomers observed a rare celestial event, as a comet passed close to Earth for the first time in 200 years.
• ·A popular social media platform launched a new feature for creating and sharing photo reels
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of marine life in the deep ocean using a remotely operated underwater vehicle
• ·A construction company began building a new affordable housing complex with 120 units
• ·A study found that reading aloud to young children improves their language development
• ·A bakery introduced a line of low-sugar pastries to cater to customers with dietary restrictions
• ·A university basketball team won its first conference title in 15 years
• ·A local theater showed a documentary about local history
• ·A government agency updated its regulations to protect the environment
• ·Engineers completed a new water treatment plant that removes microplastics from drinking water
• ·A study found that reading fiction can enhance empathy and emotional intelligence
• ·A city implemented a new program to collect and recycle old electronics to reduce e-waste
• ·A study showed that teachers who receive regular feedback improve their teaching skills faster
• ·A large energy company invested $3.1 billion in solar panel projects across the southwest