Researchers discovered that plants respond to sound waves by growing faster

A research study found that spending time with pets improves mental health in seniorsA sports equipment store opened a new location in a suburban shopping center

A local newspaper printed a special edition celebrating the city’s 100th anniversaryA bakery started making custom cakes for weddings and special eventsA construction company used 3D printing technology to build parts of a new building

A smartphone company announced a new partnership with a wireless carrier to offer better dealsA farmers market added a section for local honey and bee products

A hospital opened a new rehabilitation center for patients recovering from injuries

A national park started a guided tour program led by park rangersA tech company released a new app to help people manage their finances

The government announced tax cuts for low-income familiesA new zoo exhibit featuring endangered species opened today

Students won an international award for their science projectA popular coffee chain introduced new vegan menu options

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• ·Local businesses donated goods and services to a charity auction benefiting a children’s hospital
• ·Scientists discovered a new plant that can be used to make a natural insect repellent
• ·A scientist developed a more efficient solar panel that works in low light
• ·A major film studio announced it will release 19 new movies next year including several sequels to popular franchises
• ·The stock market increased by 3 percent after a major tech merger was announced
• ·An energy company announced it would close two coal-fired power plants and switch to wind energy
• ·Scientists developed a new method to recycle old electronics into valuable metals
• ·Local schools added lessons about climate change to their science curriculum
• ·A new law was passed to increase the minimum wage by 10%, aiming to improve living standards for low-income workers.
• ·A team of engineers designed a new wind turbine that produces 50 percent more energy
• ·Farmers in the northern region reported higher corn yields due to improved irrigation systems
• ·Wrestling team wins state championship for fourth consecutive year
• ·Car dealership offers low interest financing for new electric vehicles
• ·The city council voted to expand the public library system with new branches
• ·A tech startup introduced a new app that helps users manage their personal finances
• ·A tech startup launched an app that uses AI to help users learn new languages in 10 minutes a day