Study finds that learning sign language improves communication skills in kids

Local hospitals reported a decrease in emergency room visits due to public health campaignsThe national space agency announced plans to send a new mission to explore Mars

A popular coffee chain introduced a new menu item made with locally sourced ingredientsScientists developed a new battery technology that charges faster and lasts longerThe school district announced plans to replace old school buses with electric vehicles

A new study revealed that social media use can affect self esteem in teenagersLocal artists organized a community art project to decorate abandoned buildings

The government announced a tax incentive program for businesses that adopt green practices

A major bookstore chain opened a new location with a café and event spaceCross country team sets new school record at state meet

Study finds that reading aloud to kids improves their listening skillsBakery makes low-carb bread for customers on ketogenic diets

Police department launches app for reporting non-emergency incidentsArt gallery showcases works by emerging local artists

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• ·A new report showed renewable energy now makes up 35% of the country’s total energy production
• ·A city council discussed plans to build a new community pool
• ·The community center opened a new after-school program for kids interested in science
• ·Researchers found that spending time in nature reduces the risk of depression in adults
• ·Physicists study black holes to understand the universe
• ·The city hosted an international sports event attracting athletes from many countries
• ·The government announced tax incentives for companies investing in renewable energy
• ·Local police introduced a new app for residents to report non-emergency incidents
• ·The Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to a novelist from a small European country
• ·A major hotel chain announced it will implement a zero-waste policy in all its hotels reducing landfill waste by 92%
• ·A research study found that using public transit instead of driving can reduce an individual’s carbon footprint by 60%.
• ·City council approves funding for new public skate park in westside neighborhood
• ·A construction company began work on a new wastewater treatment plant in the suburbs
• ·A fashion store donated unsold clothing to a nonprofit that helps homeless individuals find jobs
• ·Car manufacturers announced a joint effort to develop a universal charging network for electric vehicles
• ·A tech company announced it will allow employees to work from home two days a week permanently