The school district launched an anti-bullying program that teaches students empathy and respect

Volunteers planted 12000 trees in a deforested area as part of a reforestation projectA famous musician announced a farewell tour with concerts in 45 cities across the globe

Local schools reported a 93% attendance rate this year up from 86% the previous yearEngineers created a new type of solar panel that is 42% more efficient than current modelsThe government released a report showing a 18% reduction in air pollution in major cities

A grocery store chain started selling meal kits with pre-portioned ingredients for healthy dinnersA study found that listening to nature sounds can lower stress hormones in the human body

The military announced it will host a public open house at its base next month

A blizzard hit the northeastern states dumping 2.3 feet of snow and closing major highwaysA popular coffee chain introduced a new vegan latte made with oat milk

The city council approved plans to build a new skate park in a community parkScientists identified a new species of frog in a tropical rainforest in South America

A classic rock band announced a farewell tour after 40 years of performingThe country’s export of technology products increased by 18 percent this year

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• ·Researchers found that keeping a garden reduces symptoms of anxiety in adults
• ·Doctors discovered a new way to diagnose a serious illness at an earlier stage
• ·A farm started selling grass-fed beef
• ·A local newspaper won a state award for its feature stories
• ·Coffee shop roasts coffee beans in small batches for freshness
• ·The national rugby team won the regional championship
• ·A drought in the southwest led to the restriction of outdoor water use for businesses
• ·Coast guard rescues fishermen from capsized boat in Atlantic Ocean
• ·Scientists developed a faster diagnostic test for a common childhood illness that delivers results in 15 minutes
• ·A local newspaper won an award for its coverage of a major local infrastructure project
• ·The government increased funding for mental health services in rural areas with few providers
• ·A new study showed that owning a dog reduces the risk of heart disease in older adults
• ·A team of historians published a new book about the country’s role in a major world event
• ·A fashion store started selling vintage clothing alongside new items
• ·Study shows that listening to audiobooks improves reading comprehension
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of marine life in the deep ocean using a remotely operated underwater vehicle