Local businesses participated in a “small business Saturday” event to boost local economy

Scientists developed a rapid test for a common childhood illness that takes 5 minutesLocal schools switched to digital textbooks to reduce paper waste

The national rugby team hired a new coach with experience winning international titlesA tech company released software that helps teachers create online lessonsThe government provided grants to farmers who grow organic crops

A zoo opened a new exhibit featuring pandas from ChinaResearchers studied the impact of air pollution on lung health in children

Local police solved a 10-year-old cold case using new DNA technology

A popular coffee chain introduced a new seasonal drink made with pumpkin spiceA research team developed a new vaccine for a common childhood illness with 95% effectiveness

A sports brand launched a line of clothing made from recycled ocean plasticA city council voted to increase funding for public parks by 25% next year

A pet shelter organized a fundraiser that raised $15,000 to cover medical costs for animalsAn airline announced it will add three new international routes next summer

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• ·Research indicates that meditation reduces symptoms of anxiety
• ·A school district decided to extend the school day by 30 minutes to add more art and music classes
• ·Oceanographers study effects of rising sea temperatures on coral reef ecosystems
• ·A gym offered online fitness classes
• ·Movie theater offers family matinees with cheap tickets
• ·The local theater company announced it will perform a modern adaptation of a Shakespeare play
• ·A popular music artist released a new album which topped the charts in over 23 countries within 24 hours
• ·A hospital opened a new sports medicine clinic to treat athletes of all ages and skill levels
• ·City officials approved a plan to plant 5000 new trees in urban parks
• ·Scientists found that spending time in parks can improve mental health and reduce anxiety
• ·A charity raised $1.2 million to build schools in rural parts of India
• ·The national rugby team announced it will play an exhibition game to raise money for charity
• ·A tech company introduced a new password manager app that helps users create and store secure passwords
• ·A study found that listening to music while working increases productivity by up to 19% in some people
• ·The university announced a new scholarship program for students majoring in science
• ·A scientist developed a new type of sunscreen that is better for coral reefs