A library hosted a "tech help" session for seniors that taught 50 people how to use smartphones and tablets

Research finds that outdoor play improves motor skills in young childrenCar dealership offers test drives of new hybrid vehicles

Community hosts festival with live music and local food vendorsRadio station holds fundraiser to support local animal shelterEngineers create water filter that removes bacteria and contaminants

Wrestling team wins state championship for fourth consecutive yearStudy shows that audiobooks help people with dyslexia improve reading skills

Toy store hosts craft day for kids to make holiday decorations

Postal service hires extra staff for holiday package deliveryA coffee shop started roasting its own beans to ensure freshness and quality

A university opened a new dormitory that can house 400 studentsA taxi company launched a loyalty program that rewards frequent riders with free rides

A bakery started selling its products online and shipping them to customers across the countryA city hosted a book festival that featured author talks and book signings

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• ·A major sports equipment brand announced it will use recycled materials in 80% of its products
• ·Researchers found that spending time in green spaces improves mental health
• ·Local schools will introduce coding classes for elementary students starting next semester
• ·Students won an international award for their science project
• ·A bookstore hosted a poetry night where local poets read their work to an audience
• ·A software company launched a new app that helps users track their fitness goals
• ·A research study found that listening to music while working can improve productivity
• ·Scientists discovered a new star system with five planets, including one in the habitable zone
• ·The stock market received a boost from news of a new trade agreement between two countries
• ·Researchers discovered that plants grow better when exposed to soft music for a few hours a day
• ·A study found that regular meditation can lower blood pressure by an average of 6 mmHg in adults with hypertension
• ·A tech company released a language-learning app
• ·Firefighters rescued a family’s pet cat from a burning house in the middle of the night
• ·A new high-speed rail line opened connecting three major cities and cutting travel time by half
• ·The World Bank approved a $950 million loan to help a developing country build new schools
• ·A research study found that drinking green tea may boost the immune system