Researchers found that using cloth napkins instead of paper ones saves 100 pounds of paper per year

A city council approved the construction of 300 new affordable housing unitsScientists developed a rapid test for a bacterial infection that gives results in 10 minutes

A retailer announced it would offer 20% off all products during its annual saleA severe hailstorm damaged crops and vehicles in a farming communityA study revealed that students who read for pleasure have higher vocabulary skills

The government passed regulations to prevent companies from using false advertisingA museum hosted a special event to celebrate the birthday of a famous artist

A coffee shop started using compostable cups for all its drinks

A space agency sent a probe to explore a comet in the outer solar systemA local farm started a community-supported agriculture program where people can buy shares of the harvest

Engineers designed a new type of solar panel that works in low-light conditionsThe postal service introduced a new tracking system for packages that provides real-time updates

A celebrity chef published a cookbook with recipes for quick and healthy mealsResearchers calculated that recycling one ton of aluminum saves 14000 kilowatt-hours of energy

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• ·A tornado touched down in a small town, destroying 30 homes and a local high school
• ·A famous actor donated a large sum of money to a children’s charity
• ·An airline announced it will add three new international routes next summer
• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine for a disease that affects livestock
• ·A charity collected donations of school supplies for children in developing countries
• ·The government launched a campaign to promote recycling among businesses and schools
• ·The transit system announced plans to add Wi-Fi to all buses and trains by next fall
• ·Cross country team wins state championship with record breaking time
• ·A group of scientists warned that rising sea levels could submerge coastal cities within the next 50 years if carbon emissions are not reduced.
• ·The city council announced plans to improve public parks
• ·A gas leak at an industrial plant forced 300 residents to evacuate temporarily
• ·Researchers found that regular consumption of nuts lowers cholesterol levels
• ·A hot air balloon made an emergency landing in a park with all passengers escaping unharmed
• ·A team of engineers completed a project to upgrade the city’s sewage system
• ·A restaurant added a vegan menu with 15 new dishes
• ·A new study revealed that spending time with family pets lowers stress hormones in adults