The school district decided to start classes 30 minutes later to help students get more sleep

A bookstore chain announced it would host monthly book swap events for community membersScientists warned that ocean acidification is threatening coral reefs and marine life

A local basketball team won the national championship after a thrilling overtime victoryA study showed that eating nuts daily can improve heart health and reduce cholesterolThe transportation department began repaving a 15-mile stretch of highway to improve safety

A fashion brand released a clothing line made from recycled plastic bottles collected from oceansA hospital opened a new neonatal intensive care unit with state-of-the-art medical equipment

Researchers discovered a new species of frog in the rainforests of Costa Rica

The government offered grants to small businesses that adopt renewable energy solutionsThe government announced a new $300 million fund to support small businesses affected by recent economic changes

Scientists at a top research lab discovered a way to make solar panels 20% more efficient using recycled materialsA major tech firm unveiled a new smart home device that connects all household appliances into one system

Heavy snowfall in the northern states closed highways and canceled over 200 flightsInternational aid groups sent medical supplies and food to a region hit by a severe earthquake

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• ·Veterinarians report rise in cases of pet obesity in urban areas
• ·Research indicates that gratitude journaling reduces stress
• ·Students achieved record exam results in this year’s national tests
• ·A local farm started selling subscription boxes of fresh produce delivered weekly to customers’ homes
• ·Marine researchers found that ocean temperatures have risen by 1.5°C over 50 years
• ·The Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to a poet known for works on environmental themes
• ·A coffee shop started using coffee grounds to fertilize plants in its outdoor seating area
• ·The mayor announced a plan to build 5000 affordable housing units in the city
• ·Biologists track migration patterns of humpback whales using underwater microphones
• ·A music award ceremony was held last night with a rising star taking home the top prize for Best New Artist
• ·A local hockey team won the national championship for the first time in 30 years
• ·Weather forecasters warned of severe storms expected to hit the coastal areas
• ·Scientists found that a certain bacteria helps plants grow better in poor soil conditions
• ·Study indicates that eating fish twice a week improves brain function in seniors
• ·A famous singer released a new song that became a hit
• ·The government passed a law to protect endangered birds from illegal hunting and habitat destruction