Researchers found that learning a musical instrument improves math skills in elementary students

High school students created an app that helps users track and reduce their carbon footprintA bank announced it will offer student loan refinancing with 0% interest for the first year

Medical researchers found that regular swimming can improve lung capacity by 15%The public transit system added 40 new electric buses to its fleet to cut emissionsA famous actor announced they will star in a biographical film about a civil rights icon

A study revealed that excessive screen time can reduce attention spans in children by 25%The government launched a program to provide free internet access to low-income households

Mudslides in mountainous areas blocked three major highways stranding thousands of motorists

A startup developed a new device that monitors air quality and sends alerts to users’ phonesA coffee chain announced it will offer free coffee to customers who bring reusable cups

The city council approved a project to build a new skate park and community gardenArchaeologists discovered an ancient burial site with artifacts from a pre-Columbian civilization

Car companies announced a collaboration to develop affordable electric vehicles for familiesA drought in the southern states led to mandatory water restrictions for all residents

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• ·An airline announced it will offer free checked bags for passengers traveling internationally
• ·A new study showed that social media use among teenagers has fallen by 10% in the past year with more time spent on outdoor activities
• ·Scientists developed a new method to recycle electronic waste safely
• ·A new study showed that exercise can help improve immune system function
• ·A severe snowstorm hit the northern region closing schools and highways and disrupting public transportation
• ·Doctors performed the first successful face transplant in the country giving a patient a new identity after an accident
• ·Environmental activists protested against a new oil drilling project in a protected area
• ·Engineers built a prototype of a flying car which successfully completed its first test flight
• ·Local firefighters rescued three people from a burning building early this morning with no serious injuries
• ·A school started a theater program that put on a production of a classic play
• ·The national basketball league announced a new sponsorship
• ·The national rugby team won the regional championship for the third time
• ·A university awarded scholarships to 25 first-generation college students
• ·A city banned smoking in public parks to protect non smokers
• ·The postal service announced it would expand its package delivery service to more rural areas
• ·A local theater showed a documentary about local history that attracted large audiences