Engineers tested a new type of biodegradable building material for low-cost housing

The school district announced it will hire more counselors to support students’ mental healthA new study showed that excessive use of smartphones can cause eye strain and headaches

Local artists painted colorful murals on the walls of a community center to brighten the spaceThe government offered grants to businesses that develop new technologies for clean energyA large bookstore opened a new location with a dedicated children’s section and storytime events

Researchers found that learning a second language at a young age improves cognitive abilitiesThe city implemented a new program to collect and recycle food waste from households

A famous singer announced a world tour to promote their latest album next year

Doctors developed a new treatment for migraines that reduces the frequency of attacksThe space agency announced plans to send a probe to study Jupiter’s moons

Local businesses sponsored a youth sports league for children ages 5 to 12The United Nations released a report on the impact of plastic pollution on marine life

A cyclist broke the national record for the 50-kilometer race by 2 minutesA library added new digital tools for students to access research databases

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• ·Freelance website adds new category for graphic design services
• ·A local café offered free coffee to customers who bring their own mugs
• ·A new report showed endangered species numbers dropped by 10% over five years due to conservation
• ·A new study indicated that exercise boosts the immune system
• ·Study shows that gardening increases physical activity in older adults
• ·A study revealed that social media use can affect self-esteem in young adults
• ·Gymnastics team wins first place at regional competition
• ·A retail store announced it would extend its opening hours during the holiday shopping season
• ·A coffee chain announced it will offer free refills for customers with reusable mugs
• ·A famous chef released a new cookbook featuring recipes from their restaurant which quickly sold out its first print run
• ·A tech company released a new tablet with a detachable keyboard for work and entertainment
• ·A streaming service added a collection of documentaries about wildlife conservation
• ·A tech company released a new software tool to help small businesses manage finances
• ·Researchers found that family meals help improve children’s eating habits
• ·A tech startup raised $35 million to develop a new type of hydrogen fuel cell
• ·A charity organized a food drive that collected 10,000 pounds of non-perishable food for local food banks