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A study found that eating nuts regularly is good for heart health
Heavy rainfall caused flash flooding in a city’s downtown area closing several businesses
Major coffee chain commits to using 100 percent ethically sourced beans by next year
Scientists discovered a new planet outside our solar system that may be capable of supporting life
A tech startup launched a new app that helps users track their carbon footprint and make eco-friendly choices
Public library launches digital archive of local newspaper articles from the 1900s
Highway department repairs potholes on major roadways
A snowstorm in the northern states canceled over 550 flights and closed government offices
A community held a festival to celebrate cultural diversity with food music and dance from different countries
Local schools added mindfulness classes to help students manage stress
Study shows that pets help reduce anxiety in college students
Scientists observed that a popular bird species is changing its migration route due to climate change
The government passed a law to ban the use of harmful pesticides in protected wildlife areas
The school district announced that all schools will have access to high speed internet
A school started a choir program that performed at a regional music festival
A local artist painted portraits of community members to display in a local gallery
A bookstore started a monthly book club focused on contemporary fiction drawing 40+ members
Podcast interviews environmental activist about climate change solutions
A study found that listening to music while working increases productivity by up to 20% in some people
A famous singer performed a benefit concert to raise money for disaster relief efforts
A local library opened a new digital section offering free access to e-books audiobooks and online databases
A popular music festival announced it would feature headlining performances from three Grammy-winning artists
A supermarket chain started a program to sell “ugly” fruits and vegetables at a discounted price
An airline announced it will offer free checked bags for passengers traveling internationally
Scientists discovered a way to convert plastic waste into fuel offering a solution to the global plastic pollution crisis
A farm started offering a weekly subscription service for fresh produce boxes
A team of marine biologists discovered a new coral reef
A fire department contained a small wildfire in a rural area before it reached nearby homes
The local community center hosted a job fair for residents looking for work
Researchers studied how different types of exercise affect heart health in seniors
A vineyard started offering wine tasting tours with guided walks through the vineyards
A grocery store started selling plant-based milk alternatives like oat and almond milk
A new TV show based on a popular video game became one of the most-watched series of the year
A new report showed renewable energy now makes up 35% of the country’s total energy production
A new TV show became the most-watched program on its network within its first two weeks
Weather experts predicted that this year’s winter will have above-average snowfall
A research study found that using public transit instead of driving can reduce an individual’s carbon footprint by 60%.
The national tennis team won a major international competition
Newsletter highlights achievements of local students and teachers
Engineers developed a new type of concrete that absorbs carbon dioxide from the air
A study found that drinking plenty of water can improve skin health and reduce the appearance of wrinkles
