A study found that listening to music while working increases productivity by up to 18% in some people

A smartphone app that helps users track their fitness goals added new featuresA farmers market started a program to teach children about farming and healthy eating

A hospital hired more nurses to reduce patient to nurse ratiosA national park reported an increase in the number of endangered species spotted this yearA clothing store started offering free alterations for customers who buy clothes in store

A city launched a campaign to reduce litter in public areasA research team discovered a new species of marine life in the ocean

A bookstore started a program to donate books to prisons and detention centers

A farm began using organic farming methods to grow its cropsA streaming service added a new category of classic movies to its library for film enthusiasts

Firefighters rescued a family of four from a burning house in the early hours of the morningA study found that owning a dog can increase physical activity levels and reduce loneliness

The central bank announced it would inject $10 billion into the economy to boost small business growthA musician’s new song became the most-streamed track of the week on global music platforms

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• ·A scientist developed a new type of sunscreen that is better for coral reefs
• ·Scientists at a coastal research lab found higher levels of microplastics in deep-sea fish than previously thought
• ·A photographer hosted an exhibition of black-and-white photos of the city’s historic downtown
• ·A restaurant chain announced it would source all its ingredients from local farms by next year
• ·Study reveals that early childhood education has long term benefits
• ·Engineers unveiled a prototype of a zero-emission public bus designed to operate in urban areas
• ·Scientists develop new vaccine to protect against animal borne illnesses
• ·Weather service issues warning for heavy rain in coastal areas
• ·Farmers collaborated with local restaurants to supply fresh ingredients
• ·Local firefighters rescued four people from a burning building early this morning with no serious injuries reported
• ·A tech company allowed employees to choose their own work hours with no core time requirements
• ·A protest against educational inequality demanded more funding for schools in poor neighborhoods
• ·Parliament debated a bill to expand voting rights to citizens living abroad for national elections
• ·A community group organized a neighborhood cleanup that removed 300 bags of trash from local streets
• ·A new study showed that social media use among teenagers has decreased by 9% in the past year with more time spent outdoors
• ·A airline added new routes to popular vacation destinations