Research finds that outdoor play improves vision in young children

A famous singer released a charity album to raise money for disaster relief effortsLocal schools reported a 95% pass rate on state standardized tests this year

Engineers developed a new type of asphalt that absorbs rainwater to reduce floodingThe government released a report showing a 24% increase in renewable energy jobsA supermarket chain started selling pre-packaged meal kits for four people at $25 each

A study found that spending time with friends can lower stress hormones by 27%The military announced it will host a youth leadership camp for high school students

A winter storm dumped 20 inches of snow on northern cities closing schools for three days

A tech company allowed employees to choose their own work schedules with flexible hoursA singer’s new album debuted at number one on global music charts

Local schools installed air purifiers in classrooms to improve indoor air qualityEngineers designed a new dam to prevent flooding in a river basin

The government released data showing a 3.2% increase in household incomeA supermarket chain started donating unsold produce to local food banks daily

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• ·The prime minister met with international leaders to discuss global energy security
• ·Toy store hosts craft day for kids to make their own toys
• ·A university research team found that daily stretching can reduce back pain by 25% in office workers
• ·A retail giant raised its minimum wage to $21 per hour benefiting over 40000 employees
• ·Scientists developed a new method to recycle electronic waste safely
• ·A sports equipment store began selling used gear at discounted prices to make sports more accessible
• ·Newspaper reports on increase in small business startups in the area
• ·The government provided financial aid to families affected by a drought
• ·Firefighters contained a large-scale wildfire in the western region after seven days of intensive efforts
• ·Scientists found that a certain bacteria helps plants grow better in poor soil conditions
• ·A tech company released a new laptop with a longer battery life
• ·Researchers developed a new method to turn seawater into fresh drinking water at a lower cost
• ·Heavy snowfall in the Rocky Mountains closed several ski resorts and blocked mountain highways
• ·Bakery offers low sugar cookies and pastries for health conscious customers
• ·Archaeologists found a set of ancient pottery vessels believed to be 4000 years old in a desert cave
• ·A bakery won a regional award for its chocolate cake