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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• ·Heavy rainfall caused flash flooding in a city’s downtown area closing several businesses
• ·A tennis player won their 20th Grand Slam title breaking a long-standing record
• ·A major airline announced free Wi-Fi on all flights starting next year
• ·A major bank launched a new mobile banking app with advanced security features to protect users’ financial data
• ·The stock market reached a new all-time high on Thursday driven by strong earnings from tech and healthcare companies
• ·A global climate change summit concluded with 118 countries committing to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 53% by 2030
• ·Dance school holds winter recital featuring ballet and contemporary dance pieces
• ·The government announced tax incentives for businesses that invest in renewable energy
• ·A government agency announced new guidelines for workplace safety
• ·Local schools hosted career fairs to connect students with potential employers
• ·A grocery store started selling pre-cut fruit cups for on-the-go snacks
• ·A new report showed that renewable energy sources now account for 30% of the country’s total energy production.
• ·A city hosted a literary festival with readings and workshops from award-winning authors
• ·Scientists developed a battery that uses recycled materials and is easier to dispose of
• ·Track and field athletes set multiple personal bests at invitational meet
• ·A tech company announced it will lay off 1300 employees as part of a restructuring plan to focus on core products