A sports equipment store started offering equipment rental services for outdoor activities

A drought in the western states led to a 30% reduction in corn productionA study found that children who play musical instruments perform better in reading and math classes

The government increased funding for public libraries to update their digital resources and book collectionsA museum displayed a rare collection of vintage cameras from the 19th and 20th centuriesA local bakery started selling gluten-free pastries made with almond flour and coconut sugar

Engineers designed a new type of wind turbine that is 25% more efficient than older modelsThe postal service announced it would increase the price of first-class stamps by 3 cents

A celebrity chef opened a new restaurant specializing in Italian cuisine in the city’s historic district

Researchers calculated that recycling one ton of aluminum saves enough energy to power a home for 10 yearsA charity provided medical supplies to hospitals in poor areas

The city council approved a plan to expand the subway systemScientists studied the impact of plastic waste on marine life

A major retailer announced plans to open stores in several new countriesThe country’s inflation rate remained stable at 2 percent this month

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• ·A scientist published a study showing that urban green spaces can lower air pollution levels
• ·The government announced a plan to reduce student loan debt for graduates in public service jobs
• ·A university announced it will offer free tuition to students from families with incomes below $50,000
• ·The national basketball league announced changes to its playoff format
• ·A farmers market accepted mobile payments
• ·A bookstore expanded its collection of books in Spanish, French, and Mandarin
• ·Two neighboring nations signed a historic peace deal after four years of diplomatic talks
• ·A school started a music program that provides free instrument lessons to students from low-income families
• ·A clothing store offered free alterations for customers
• ·A local school held a science fair with students presenting projects on renewable energy and space exploration
• ·A fashion store started offering alteration services to ensure proper fit
• ·Coffee shop sources beans from women owned farms in Ethiopia
• ·Public transport fares will increase by 5 percent from next year
• ·Local firefighters rescued three people from a burning building early this morning with no serious injuries reported
• ·Tennis tournament attracts top players from 15 different countries
• ·Engineers designed a new type of window that keeps homes warm in winter and cool in summer