Researchers found that learning a second language at an early age improves brain development

A study found that listening to music while working increases productivity by up to 17% in some peopleThe national parliament passed a new law to protect consumers from false advertising imposing heavy fines on violators

A major airline announced it will partner with a renewable energy company to power its flights with biofuelA famous author was awarded a prestigious literary prize for their contributions to contemporary literatureLocal police launched a new initiative to reduce drunk driving setting up checkpoints across the city on weekends

Engineers built a prototype of a flying car which successfully completed its first test flightA new survey found that 82% of employees value work-life balance more than a high salary

A major hotel chain announced it will implement a zero-waste policy in all its hotels reducing landfill waste by 92%

A study found that spending time with pets lowers stress hormones and improves mood in adultsThe government offered tax breaks to businesses that install solar panels on their buildings

A large bookstore opened a new location with a children’s play area and book club meetingsResearchers found that learning a musical instrument improves math skills in elementary students

The city started a composting program to turn food waste into fertilizer for public gardensA famous singer announced a farewell tour after 30 years in the music industry

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• ·A study found that regular meditation can lower blood pressure by an average of 5.6 mmHg in adults with hypertension
• ·A school started a gardening club that grows vegetables for the school’s salad bar
• ·Car company unveils electric SUV with range of over 300 miles on single charge
• ·A cyclone in the Indian Ocean caused widespread flooding and power outages in coastal towns
• ·A tech startup launched an app that helps users find local volunteer opportunities
• ·The national volleyball team won the continental championship beating their opponent in three sets
• ·A university offered online courses for working adults
• ·The government passed a law to increase the minimum wage by $2.00 next year
• ·A severe flood hit a rural area destroying dozens of homes and forcing temporary shelter use
• ·Tennis tournament attracts top players from 25 countries to coastal resort
• ·A shortage of affordable housing forced 10,000 families to live in temporary accommodation
• ·A study found that storytelling can improve empathy in young children
• ·Book publisher releases biography of iconic civil rights leader
• ·Researchers discovered that plants respond to sound waves by growing faster
• ·A wildlife sanctuary rescued a rare bird
• ·The national space agency shared new images of a distant galaxy captured by its latest telescope