Study shows that gardening improves hand-eye coordination in young children

A tech company said it will adopt a 4-day workweek for all employees starting next quarterA new report showed that global tourism numbers have returned to pre-pandemic levels this year

A local theater company announced a new season featuring classic plays and original works by local playwrightsA study found that drinking plenty of water improves concentration and productivity in office workersThe government announced plans to upgrade rural internet infrastructure to match urban speeds

A major cosmetics brand said it will stop animal testing on all its products worldwideArchaeologists uncovered a 2000-year-old mosaic floor in an ancient Greek city

Major clothing brands announced plans to use 100% recycled fabric by 2027

Scientists developed a new vaccine to protect honeybees from deadly virusesA community garden donated 200 pounds of zucchini to a local soup kitchen

A bakery introduced a line of low-sugar cookies for health-conscious customersA coffee shop hosted a coffee tasting event with beans from around the world

A university awarded honorary degrees to two leaders in environmental scienceA taxi company added a "wheelchair-accessible" filter to its app

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• ·A fire department conducted a high-rise rescue drill in the city’s tallest building
• ·A small town hosted its first ever art festival attracting artists from three neighboring states
• ·A group of countries signed an agreement to protect 30% of the world’s oceans by 2030
• ·The country’s unemployment rate dropped to its lowest level in a decade
• ·A school district started a summer school program for students who need extra help
• ·Newspaper reports increase in small business openings in downtown area this year
• ·Researchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within five months
• ·Camping store sells lightweight gear for backpackers
• ·The local theater held a charity performance to raise money for a children’s hospital
• ·A professional runner set a new national record in the marathon at a recent race
• ·Doctors recommended that people get regular check ups to prevent serious health issues
• ·The government announced tax deductions for businesses that donate to animal shelters
• ·A national park closed a section of a lake temporarily to stock it with native fish species
• ·A library added new audio books and e-books for users to borrow online
• ·A construction project to widen a highway started this month and will take two years to finish
• ·A local theater produced a musical