Farmers cooperative reports 20 percent increase in organic vegetable sales this quarter

The city council approved plans to build a new baseball stadium for local teamsResearchers studied the effects of social media on friendships among college students

A famous singer released a new single that topped the charts in 10 countriesThe national rugby team announced it will play an exhibition game to raise money for charityA local farmers’ market started a subscription service for weekly produce boxes

The government provided grants to businesses that develop biodegradable packagingA tech company released a software update that adds new security features

Weather conditions forced the closure of several ski resorts due to high winds

A team of historians published a new book about the country’s civil rights movementWrestling team wins state championship for the third consecutive year

Study reveals that listening to audiobooks improves vocabularyToy store hosts event where kids can meet characters from popular cartoons

Postal workers deliver packages ahead of schedule during busy holiday seasonMovie theater shows classic films during weekend matinees for families

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• ·Researchers found that playing the piano improves hand-eye coordination in children
• ·Students from a university won a national science fair with their environmental project
• ·Research indicates that volunteering improves self esteem and happiness
• ·Researchers discovered a new species of frog in the rainforests of Costa Rica
• ·Local police seized over $1.5 million worth of illegal drugs during a raid on a suspected trafficking ring
• ·Research shows that stretching before exercise prevents injuries
• ·A hospital hired more doctors to reduce wait times for appointments
• ·A major fashion brand announced it will use only sustainable materials in its clothing lines starting next year
• ·A coffee shop partnered with a local charity to donate $1 from each drink sold on weekends
• ·Study indicates that eating fish twice a week improves brain function in seniors
• ·A group of environmental activists organized a protest to demand stricter regulations on plastic waste disposal
• ·The government announced a new initiative to provide free internet access to all rural schools
• ·A professional athlete donated $1 million to build a sports center in his hometown
• ·City officials approved a $300 million project to upgrade public transportation including new subway stations and bus routes
• ·A study showed that walking 30 minutes a day can lower the risk of type 2 diabetes
• ·Engineers completed a new water treatment plant that provides clean drinking water to 200