Researchers found that learning a musical instrument improves math skills in elementary students

High school students created an app that helps users track and reduce their carbon footprintA bank announced it will offer student loan refinancing with 0% interest for the first year

Medical researchers found that regular swimming can improve lung capacity by 15%The public transit system added 40 new electric buses to its fleet to cut emissionsA famous actor announced they will star in a biographical film about a civil rights icon

A study revealed that excessive screen time can reduce attention spans in children by 25%The government launched a program to provide free internet access to low-income households

Mudslides in mountainous areas blocked three major highways stranding thousands of motorists

A startup developed a new device that monitors air quality and sends alerts to users’ phonesA coffee chain announced it will offer free coffee to customers who bring reusable cups

The city council approved a project to build a new skate park and community gardenArchaeologists discovered an ancient burial site with artifacts from a pre-Columbian civilization

Car companies announced a collaboration to develop affordable electric vehicles for familiesA drought in the southern states led to mandatory water restrictions for all residents

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• ·A pet store started offering pet wellness checks with a licensed veterinarian once a month
• ·Podcast releases new episode with interview of tech industry leader
• ·The postal service announced faster delivery times for packages across the country
• ·A fire department taught residents how to use fire extinguishers in a hands-on workshop
• ·The national basketball league announced changes to its playoff format
• ·A national park closed a trail for maintenance
• ·The school board voted to extend the school day by 30 minutes to add more extracurricular activities
• ·A bakery won a gold medal at an international baking competition for its sourdough bread
• ·Researchers calculated that using public transit instead of driving reduces carbon emissions by 45%
• ·A tech company released a new laptop with improved performance
• ·Volunteers cleaned up 8 miles of hiking trails in a national park removing trash and debris
• ·A new report showed renewable energy now accounts for 34% of the country’s total energy production
• ·Researchers found that drinking warm herbal tea before bed can improve sleep quality by 35%
• ·University researchers develop new method to convert agricultural waste into biofuel
• ·A city installed new streetlights in residential areas to improve safety at night
• ·Community organizes beach cleanup that collects 3 tons of plastic waste