Scientists created a new device that generates electricity from body heat

A local newspaper expanded its coverage to include more small-town newsA bakery won a regional award for its chocolate cake

A construction project to widen a highway started this month and will take two years to finishA smartphone company offered a trade-in program for old phones to encourage recyclingA farmers market hosted a fall festival with pumpkin carving and hayrides

A hospital started a telemedicine program for patients in rural areasA national forest announced it will allow camping in more areas next year

A fashion brand started using recycled polyester to make its clothing

A city installed new traffic lights at busy intersectionsA local farm began selling fresh produce directly to consumers through a community-supported agriculture program

Engineers designed a new type of wind turbine that is quieter and more efficient than older modelsThe postal service introduced a new package tracking system to give customers real-time updates

A celebrity chef published a new cookbook featuring easy-to-make recipes for busy familiesResearchers calculated that recycling one ton of paper saves 17 trees and 7000 gallons of water

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• ·Gymnastics team wins gold medal at regional competition
• ·Health officials issued a public warning about a rise in seasonal flu cases, urging vulnerable groups to get vaccinated.
• ·A city launched a program to help homeless people find jobs and permanent housing
• ·A hospital started a support group for families of patients with chronic illnesses
• ·Major grocery chains announced plans to cut plastic packaging by 30 percent next year
• ·A museum displayed a collection of vintage cameras dating back to the 1800s
• ·A new report showed that renewable energy jobs have increased by 29% over the past two years
• ·A popular music festival announced it would feature headlining performances from three Grammy-winning artists
• ·A major comedy festival announced its lineup featuring 50 stand-up comedians from around the world
• ·A city council approved a new park
• ·A team of historians found a diary written by a soldier from the Civil War
• ·A study found that regular yoga practice improves flexibility and reduces back pain in office workers
• ·A fashion store started selling sustainable denim made from recycled cotton and water-saving processes
• ·A coffee shop began offering bring your own mug discounts to reduce disposable cup waste
• ·A local school won a national award for its environmental education program
• ·A charity organization provided backpacks filled with school supplies to 5000 children