Researchers found that learning a musical instrument improves math skills in elementary students

High school students created an app that helps users track and reduce their carbon footprintA bank announced it will offer student loan refinancing with 0% interest for the first year

Medical researchers found that regular swimming can improve lung capacity by 15%The public transit system added 40 new electric buses to its fleet to cut emissionsA famous actor announced they will star in a biographical film about a civil rights icon

A study revealed that excessive screen time can reduce attention spans in children by 25%The government launched a program to provide free internet access to low-income households

Mudslides in mountainous areas blocked three major highways stranding thousands of motorists

A startup developed a new device that monitors air quality and sends alerts to users’ phonesA coffee chain announced it will offer free coffee to customers who bring reusable cups

The city council approved a project to build a new skate park and community gardenArchaeologists discovered an ancient burial site with artifacts from a pre-Columbian civilization

Car companies announced a collaboration to develop affordable electric vehicles for familiesA drought in the southern states led to mandatory water restrictions for all residents

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• ·The national unemployment rate fell to 3.5% the lowest level in five years due to growth in the service sector
• ·A popular coffee chain announced it will phase out plastic cups entirely by the end of next year
• ·Major retailers extended their summer sale period by two weeks to meet customer demand
• ·A study found that reading fiction can improve empathy and social skills
• ·A multinational corporation announced it will move its headquarters to a smaller city to cut costs and support local economies
• ·A new study showed that 72% of employees feel more productive with a four-day workweek
• ·The government announced it will cut taxes for middle-class families by 10%, starting next tax year, to boost disposable income.
• ·A café introduced a seasonal lavender latte that became a viral hit on social media
• ·Weather forecasters predicted above-average temperatures for the upcoming summer raising concerns about heatwaves
• ·Lifeguards teach water safety classes at community swimming pool
• ·Engineers built a flying car prototype that completed its first test flight
• ·A community garden hosted a pumpkin carving contest during Halloween
• ·Florist partners with local farms to source fresh flowers for arrangements
• ·The city introduced new traffic rules to reduce accidents on busy roads
• ·A bookstore chain announced it would host monthly author readings for local writers
• ·A software company released a new tool that helps users edit photos on their smartphones