Marine biologists found that seagrass beds are disappearing at a rate of 7% per year

A large retail company announced it will open its first store in Europe next year expanding its global presenceA new report showed that the number of electric vehicles on the road has tripled in the past two years

A severe snowstorm hit the northern region closing schools and highways and disrupting public transportationA tech company announced it will launch a new smart home device that controls all household appliances with voice commandsA global organization launched a campaign to end child labor aiming to help 14 million children by 2030

A local school held a science fair with students presenting projects on renewable energy and space explorationA study found that listening to music while working increases productivity by up to 19% in some people

The national parliament passed a new law to protect consumers from false advertising imposing heavy fines on violators

A major airline announced it will partner with a renewable energy company to power its flights with biofuelA study found that students who listen to instrumental music while studying retain 10% more information

A professional sports team hired a new head coach with a history of leading teams to championship winsA local newspaper won a state journalism award for its investigative report on government waste

A bakery started supplying fresh bread to 10 local hotels and restaurants on a daily basisA construction company used 70% recycled materials to build a new community center

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• ·A local theater company performed a musical adaptation of a classic children’s book
• ·Weather experts reported that this year’s rainfall has been 20% above the annual average
• ·The city announced plans to repave 60 miles of roads and fix potholes
• ·Scientists developed a new method to clean oil spills using bacteria that break down oil
• ·Local authorities installed new traffic cameras to reduce speeding and improve road safety
• ·A hurricane brought 100 mph winds to coastal areas damaging piers and boardwalks
• ·A major airline revealed plans to add 18 new international routes next year to meet growing travel demand
• ·A severe snowstorm hit the northern region closing schools highways and disrupting transit
• ·The school district announced all students will get free breakfast and lunch starting next year
• ·Lifeguards teach CPR to beachgoers during summer months
• ·A clothing brand started selling its products online through a new website
• ·Swimming team wins national championship for third year in a row
• ·The national tennis team won a major international tournament for the first time in 20 years
• ·Study reveals that eating nuts reduces risk of heart disease
• ·A sports equipment brand released a new line of eco-friendly gear made from recycled plastic
• ·The school board decided to add more mental health counselors to all middle and high schools