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 government announced a new grant program to support artists and cultural organizations affected by the pandemic
• ·Photography exhibit featuring images of endangered species opens at science center
• ·A research team developed a new vaccine for a common animal disease
• ·Track and field athletes win multiple medals at state meet
• ·A university opened a new career center to help students find internships
• ·Scientists warned that ocean acidification is threatening the survival of shell-forming creatures
• ·A new zoo opened a conservation center for endangered big cats
• ·A museum hosted an exhibit of ancient Roman artifacts on loan from a museum in Rome
• ·Researchers calculated that using public transportation instead of cars can reduce traffic congestion by 30%
• ·Furniture store sells eco-friendly sofas made from recycled materials
• ·A library’s graphic novel section became the most borrowed collection for teens
• ·A new study showed that listening to upbeat music while working out increases endurance
• ·Hospital launches program to provide free health screenings for homeless populations
• ·A charity raised $1 million to build schools in Asia
• ·Coffee shop roasts its own beans on site
• ·Scientists developed a new method to purify water using sunlight and a simple filter