A new report showed the number of home sales increased by 12% in the past six months

A musician recorded a song for a movie soundtrack that was nominated for an awardA construction company used recycled materials to build a new shopping center

A study showed that drinking green tea regularly can improve brain functionA small business owner started selling handmade candles that were featured in a lifestyle magazineA city installed new public art installations in downtown areas to attract tourists

A scientist developed a new type of solar panel that is more efficient than current modelsA pet rescue organization held a "puppy yoga" event to raise funds

A restaurant started offering "take-and-bake" meals for customers to cook at home

A school started a debate club that won a regional competitionScientists developed a battery that uses recycled materials and is easier to dispose of

The school district launched an anti-bullying program that teaches students empathy and respectResearchers found that eating fish twice a week improves brain function in young children

The government passed a law that requires companies to clearly label all ingredients in productsA tech company announced it will move its headquarters to a smaller city to reduce costs

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• ·Researchers found that playing musical instruments can improve hand-eye coordination in kids
• ·A bookstore hosted a poetry night where local poets read their work to an audience
• ·A library added new audio books and e-books for users to borrow online
• ·Scientists developed a new vaccine to protect livestock from a disease
• ·A research study found that drinking green tea may boost immune function
• ·A tech company released a new app that helps users manage their finances
• ·Research indicates that volunteering helps people feel more connected to community
• ·Researchers found that breathing exercises can lower blood pressure by 12% in hypertensive patients
• ·A new zoo opened a conservation center for endangered big cats
• ·A research study found that exercising outdoors provides more health benefits than exercising indoors
• ·Animal shelter partners with local vet clinic to provide free spay neuter services
• ·A photographer’s work was displayed in a local art gallery for a month
• ·A streaming service added a collection of classic cartoons from the 1950s and 1960s
• ·Volunteers cleaned up over 2000 pounds of trash from a popular beach over a weekend cleanup event
• ·A farm began selling homemade jams and preserves made from excess fruit to reduce food waste
• ·A coffee shop started selling nitro cold brew for a smoother taste