Researchers found that playing musical instruments can improve hand-eye coordination in kids

A local café offered free coffee to customers who bring their own reusable cupsEngineers designed a new type of window that keeps homes warm in winter and cool in summer

The postal service introduced a next-day delivery service for packages sent within the same stateA celebrity chef cooked a special meal for a charity event that raised $100000 for hunger reliefResearchers calculated that using public transit instead of driving reduces carbon emissions by 45%

A city started a composting program for restaurants to turn food waste into fertilizerA snowstorm in the northeast dumped three feet of snow closing schools and government offices for two days

A study showed that learning a musical instrument improves memory and brain function in kids

The government passed a law to protect consumers from high fees charged by banks and credit card companiesTheater shows classic movie with introduction by film historian

Research finds that playing piano improves memory in older adultsCamping store sells lightweight gear for backpackers

Marine biologists plant new coral to restore damaged reefsSchool newsletter shares student artwork and poetry

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• ·Chemists develop biodegradable packaging that breaks down in soil within six months
• ·Engineers unveiled a prototype of a zero-emission public bus designed to operate in urban areas
• ·A government program provided training for workers in high demand fields
• ·A farm installed solar panels to power its irrigation system and reduce energy costs
• ·The government announced grants for farmers to switch to organic farming practices
• ·A city expanded its bike-sharing program to include electric bikes for longer trips
• ·Motorcycle club organizes charity ride to raise money for pediatric cancer research
• ·A snowstorm in the northeast canceled over 800 flights and closed public transit
• ·A streaming service added a collection of classic movies from the 1950s and 1960s
• ·Public library partners with local schools to provide after school tutoring
• ·A team of scientists published a study on how climate change is affecting polar ice caps
• ·A bakery started making sourdough bread with a 48-hour ferment for deeper flavor
• ·A popular online retailer added a line of eco-friendly home goods made from sustainable materials
• ·A tech company launched a new smartphone with a waterproof design and longer battery life
• ·A construction company used recycled materials for a new road project
• ·Football team names former player as head coach for upcoming season