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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• ·Researchers found that singing in a choir improves mental well-being in older adults
• ·A scientist discovered a new way to convert plastic waste into fuel
• ·A government agency launched a campaign to prevent drunk driving
• ·A famous clothing brand announced it will donate a portion of its profits to environmental causes
• ·A tech company announced it would plant a tree for every product sold to help the environment
• ·Police used facial recognition technology to identify and arrest a fugitive wanted for theft
• ·A bakery introduced a gluten-free line of pastries that quickly became its top-selling products
• ·A major bookstore announced plans to offer more digital books and audiobooks
• ·The national weather service issued a warning for heavy snow in northern areas
• ·A study found that spending time with friends can lower stress hormones by 23%
• ·Study shows that 15 minutes of daily meditation lowers anxiety levels in adults
• ·A study revealed that pet ownership can reduce feelings of loneliness in seniors
• ·A historical museum opened an exhibit about the first women to work in space
• ·The central bank announced it would raise interest rates by 0.25% to combat rising inflation
• ·Skateboard competition awards $10,000 prize to professional rider
• ·A city added more bike racks