Dance school holds recital featuring performances by 200 students

A team of scientists published a study on how climate change is affecting polar bear habitatsThe country’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.2% the lowest in 25 years

A charity raised $1.2 million to build schools in rural parts of IndiaScientists developed a new type of fabric that repels stains without harmful chemicalsThe city council voted to increase funding for after-school programs in public schools

Researchers found that listening to classical music improves concentration while studyingA major retailer announced plans to offer free returns for online orders

The national tennis team won the Davis Cup for the first time in 30 years

A local theater hosted a festival of short films made by student filmmakersA popular streaming service added thousands of classic movies to its library

Researchers found that regular exercise can reduce the risk of heart disease in middle-aged adultsThe government launched a campaign to promote tourism in small towns with historical sites

A tech startup created a new device that monitors air quality and alerts users to pollutantsDoctors developed a new surgical technique that reduces the risk of complications

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• ·The country’s GDP grew by 3.2% in the second quarter exceeding economists’ predictions
• ·A farm started selling honey from its own beehives
• ·A snowstorm in the northern states canceled over 600 flights and closed government offices
• ·A pet store started offering exotic pet supplies for reptiles and birds
• ·The school district changed the school start time to 8:30 AM to let students get more sleep
• ·The prime minister attended a summit on global energy security in Europe
• ·A software company announced it will allow employees to work from home indefinitely
• ·Engineers unveiled a prototype of a zero-emission public bus designed to operate in urban areas
• ·A team of researchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within six months.
• ·A hospital started a pediatric care program
• ·A taxi company started offering group rates for parties of four or more
• ·Doctors developed a new treatment for arthritis to reduce pain
• ·The education department launched a new program to provide free tutoring services to students from low-income families.
• ·Local police started a campaign to reduce speeding in residential areas
• ·The space agency successfully launched a satellite to monitor ocean currents
• ·A farm began using solar panels to power its irrigation systems