Researchers found that learning a musical instrument improves math skills in elementary students

High school students created an app that helps users track and reduce their carbon footprintA bank announced it will offer student loan refinancing with 0% interest for the first year

Medical researchers found that regular swimming can improve lung capacity by 15%The public transit system added 40 new electric buses to its fleet to cut emissionsA famous actor announced they will star in a biographical film about a civil rights icon

A study revealed that excessive screen time can reduce attention spans in children by 25%The government launched a program to provide free internet access to low-income households

Mudslides in mountainous areas blocked three major highways stranding thousands of motorists

A startup developed a new device that monitors air quality and sends alerts to users’ phonesA coffee chain announced it will offer free coffee to customers who bring reusable cups

The city council approved a project to build a new skate park and community gardenArchaeologists discovered an ancient burial site with artifacts from a pre-Columbian civilization

Car companies announced a collaboration to develop affordable electric vehicles for familiesA drought in the southern states led to mandatory water restrictions for all residents

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• ·A construction company used drones to survey construction sites and improve safety
• ·Local firefighters responded to a factory chemical spill evacuating nearby residents as a precaution
• ·Study finds that learning a second language enhances cognitive function in seniors
• ·A farmers market hosted a festival featuring local music and food
• ·Volleyball tournament features teams from 25 colleges competing for championship
• ·Biologists develop new method to protect honeybees from pesticides
• ·A major music festival was canceled due to safety concerns after a severe weather warning
• ·Archaeologists discovered an ancient temple in a remote area dating back over 2250 years
• ·Tea shop imports rare teas from Himalayan regions
• ·A fire department conducted a high-rise rescue drill to practice emergency responses in tall buildings
• ·A university research team studied how rising sea levels will affect coastal communities
• ·A new study revealed that spending time with friends can boost happiness and well-being
• ·An airline announced it would offer free checked bags for military personnel and their families
• ·Bakery wins regional award for best apple pie made with heritage fruit varieties
• ·A study found that spending time with pets lowers stress hormones and improves mood in adults
• ·The United Nations released a report urging countries to increase funding for global education programs