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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• ·The government announced grants for farmers to switch to organic farming practices
• ·Researchers found regular consumption of a certain fruit may lower heart disease risk by 20%
• ·A school started a music program that provides free instrument lessons to students from low-income families
• ·A study found that eating a handful of almonds daily can lower cholesterol levels
• ·A major airline added new in-flight Wi-Fi service to all its planes
• ·Radio station holds fundraiser to support local homeless shelter
• ·The city’s public transport system introduced a new app for tracking buses and trains
• ·A university research team developed a new battery that charges in 15 minutes and lasts longer
• ·A hospital hired more nurses to reduce patient to nurse ratios in the medical ward
• ·Gardening experts share tips for growing vegetables in small spaces
• ·Researchers discovered that drinking chamomile tea reduces anxiety in young adults
• ·A library added a graphic novel section that became popular with teens
• ·A severe hailstorm hit the midwestern states damaging crops and vehicles in rural areas
• ·The government passed regulations to limit air pollution from factory emissions
• ·A global summit on public health concluded with a plan to improve access to vaccines in developing countries
• ·A local farmers’ market started selling homemade jams and preserves made from local fruits