A new study showed that 65% of parents prefer in-person school events over virtual gatherings

A large hotel brand announced it will eliminate single-use toiletries to minimize plastic wasteThe country’s unemployment rate fell to its lowest level in 15 years due to job growth in tech and healthcare

A historical preservation group restored a 19th-century lighthouse that will open as a tourist attractionResearchers found that spending time gardening reduces symptoms of anxiety in older adultsA music festival organizer announced that all proceeds from next year’s event will go to wildlife conservation

The city council voted to increase funding for public parks to add more green spaces and playgroundsA major car manufacturer revealed plans to build a new factory dedicated to electric vehicle production

Local police launched a campaign to educate drivers about the dangers of texting while driving

Scientists captured rare footage of a endangered whale species in the deep waters of the Pacific OceanA research study revealed that reading printed books improves comprehension better than e books for some people

A sports team signed a new star player from another teamA local newspaper started a digital newsletter to keep readers updated on breaking news

A bakery used locally sourced ingredients to make its productsA construction project to renovate an old library began this week

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• ·Researchers studied the effects of social media on relationships among teenagers
• ·Researchers found that spending time in gardens can reduce anxiety in adults
• ·A musician recorded a song for a movie soundtrack that was nominated for an award
• ·A new study showed that 68% of parents prefer in-person parent-teacher conferences over virtual ones
• ·A social media app added new features to enhance user interaction
• ·A museum hosted a special exhibit on ancient Egyptian history with artifacts on loan from overseas
• ·The government invested $400 million in building new solar farms in the southwest
• ·A small business owner launched an online store that now accounts for 60% of their total revenue
• ·A farm installed a rainwater collection system for its irrigation needs
• ·A severe storm hit the eastern coast causing widespread power outages and forcing coastal residents to evacuate
• ·Scientists have discovered a new species of deep-sea shrimp that can survive in extremely high-temperature vents
• ·Local authorities announced a ban on single-use plastic bags in all retail stores starting next month
• ·The stock market rebounded 1.2% after a day of losses driven by positive economic data
• ·A major airline announced it would eliminate single-use plastics on all its flights by next year
• ·A study showed that drinking green tea can improve skin health by reducing inflammation
• ·A school district added a new art program that teaches students pottery and digital design