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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• ·Researchers discovered that plants grow faster under certain light conditions
• ·Tech startup unveils portable device that monitors air quality in real time
• ·Local schools installed air purifiers in classrooms to improve indoor air quality
• ·A tech company collaborated with a university to develop new artificial intelligence technology
• ·A bakery started making custom wedding cakes with hand-piped designs
• ·Soccer team wins regional championship and advances to national playoffs
• ·A university’s soccer team won the national championship
• ·A new program was launched to help ex-offenders find jobs and reintegrate into society
• ·A tech startup launched an app to help users track carbon footprints and make eco-friendly choices
• ·Researchers found that spending time in parks reduces stress in city residents
• ·Basketball team wins state championship after comeback victory in final two minutes
• ·Local police hosted a safety fair to teach residents about home security and crime prevention
• ·The country’s export of agricultural products set a new record this year
• ·A forest service announced it will plant 5,000 new trees to replace those lost in a recent wildfire
• ·A famous singer announced a farewell tour after 30 years in the music industry
• ·A study showed that spending time with friends can reduce stress levels