A study found that listening to music while working can increase productivity by up to 20% in some people

A school district purchased new textbooks for all students to align with new curriculum standardsA coffee shop introduced a new seasonal drink made with local ingredients

A wildlife sanctuary opened a new exhibit featuring native animalsA software company announced plans to hire 100 new employees in the next six monthsA city added more public benches in parks and downtown areas for pedestrians

A charity collected donations of winter coats for homeless individualsA research study found that getting enough sleep improves athletic performance in athletes

A sports equipment store sponsored a youth sports league to help cover costs for participants

A local newspaper expanded its coverage to include more neighborhood newsA historic library in the downtown area was renovated to preserve ancient manuscripts and books

Major retailers extended their summer sale period by two weeks to meet customer demandDoctors at a leading hospital successfully performed a rare organ transplant surgery on a child

The country’s inflation rate dropped to 2.1% in July the lowest in three yearsEnvironmental activists organized a tree-planting campaign in urban parks planting 5000 trees

(责任编辑：延边朝鲜族自治州)

• ·Researchers studied social media’s impact on relationships
• ·A farm started offering pick-your-own blueberry days that attracted families from nearby cities
• ·A pharmaceutical company received approval from health authorities to market a new vaccine for a common childhood illness.
• ·Sports league introduces new safety rules for youth athletes to prevent injuries
• ·Scientists used new technology to clone a rare animal to protect the species
• ·Community organizes river cleanup event that removes 2 tons of trash
• ·Medical researchers developed a new test to detect early-stage Alzheimer’s disease
• ·Car manufacturers announced a joint effort to develop a universal charging network for electric vehicles
• ·Hospital reports decrease in emergency room visits for seasonal illnesses this month
• ·The transit system announced plans to replace old trains with faster more efficient models
• ·Car company unveils electric SUV with range of over 300 miles on single charge
• ·The government announced plans to upgrade rural internet infrastructure to match urban speeds
• ·A photographer collaborated with a local magazine to document the city’s food scene
• ·A fashion brand started using recycled polyester to make its clothing
• ·Car manufacturer unveils electric car with self-driving features
• ·A large bookstore opened a new location with a dedicated section for graphic novels and comics