A singer released a new single that topped music charts in 10 countries

Research finds that board games improve communication skills in familiesShoe brand makes shoes from recycled rubber and organic cotton

Coast guard conducts hurricane preparedness drills along coastlineBook club discusses award-winning novel about environmental conservationEngineers design new bridge to withstand extreme weather conditions

Golf tournament raises $20,000 for local food bankStudy shows that pets reduce anxiety in college students

Tea shop imports rare teas from Himalayan regions

Police department uses body cameras to increase accountabilityPolice used drone technology to locate a missing child in a national park

The weather service warned of extreme cold temperatures for northern states with wind chills below zeroCollege students invented a device that turns kitchen waste into biogas for cooking

A bank introduced a savings account with a 4.5% interest rate for new customersMedical researchers developed a new test to detect early-stage Parkinson’s disease

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• ·The United Nations released a report on the impact of plastic pollution on marine life
• ·A local school district announced it will provide free meals to all students next year, regardless of family income.
• ·A government program provided first-time homebuyers with down payment assistance up to $15,000
• ·A major airline announced plans to reduce carbon emissions by 30 percent
• ·A government agency launched a water conservation campaign
• ·The education board decided to add financial literacy courses to the high school curriculum starting next semester
• ·A new streaming service launched this week, offering exclusive content from popular directors and actors at a monthly subscription fee.
• ·A university research team found that eating dark chocolate daily can lower blood pressure slightly
• ·A major airline announced it will increase flights to popular vacation destinations during the summer months
• ·Researchers announced a breakthrough in battery technology with a new design that can charge electric cars in 12 minutes
• ·A global climate change summit concluded with 112 countries committing to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 51% by 2030
• ·The government announced it will provide free childcare for low-income families, starting next year, to help parents return to work.
• ·Football league announces changes to playoff format for next season
• ·The stock market recovered after a short downturn caused by international tensions
• ·Researchers found that drinking herbal tea before bed can improve sleep quality in older adults
• ·The government invested in building new schools in growing suburbs to accommodate more students