A study found that listening to music while working can increase productivity by up to 15% in some people.

Chemists create natural cleaning products using vinegar and essential oilsVolleyball tournament features teams from 35 colleges nationwide

Study shows that drinking enough water improves skin hydrationCandle store hosts workshop on making soy wax candlesHighway department repairs potholes on major highways before winter

Podcast interviews scientist about new space exploration discoveriesResearch indicates that volunteering strengthens community bonds

Pet sitting service offers dog walking and pet feeding services

Park rangers teach visitors about wildlife conservation in national parksA group of environmental activists organized a protest to demand stricter regulations on plastic waste disposal

The government announced a plan to plant 1 million trees over the next five years to combat deforestationA study found that ocean acidification has increased by 30% since the Industrial Revolution threatening marine life

A major oil spill off the coast contaminated 50 miles of shoreline killing thousands of fish and seabirdsThe UN released a report warning that 1 million species are at risk of extinction due to human activities

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• ·A new study indicated that reading paper books is better for memory than reading e-books
• ·Scientists found a way to convert agricultural waste into renewable energy
• ·Paramedics use new blood clot treatment device to save stroke patients
• ·A study found that getting enough exercise improves memory and cognitive function in older adults
• ·The national weather service issued a warning for heavy snow in northern areas
• ·The national economy grew by 3.5% in the last quarter exceeding economists’ expectations
• ·A local newspaper interviewed a local celebrity
• ·The government built new schools in growing neighborhoods to reduce overcrowding
• ·A team of doctors published research on a new treatment for multiple sclerosis
• ·The transit system announced plans to add Wi-Fi to all buses and trains by next fall
• ·Study reveals that eating nuts daily reduces risk of heart disease by 20 percent
• ·TV network announces new crime drama series
• ·The military conducted rescue operations in areas affected by a hurricane
• ·Weather conditions forced the closure of several ski resorts due to high winds
• ·A major car manufacturer recalled 550000 vehicles due to a potential defect in the braking system
• ·International leaders gathered for a summit to discuss strategies to address climate change and reduce carbon emissions.