A study found that listening to music while working can increase productivity by up to 15% in some people.

Chemists create natural cleaning products using vinegar and essential oilsVolleyball tournament features teams from 35 colleges nationwide

Study shows that drinking enough water improves skin hydrationCandle store hosts workshop on making soy wax candlesHighway department repairs potholes on major highways before winter

Podcast interviews scientist about new space exploration discoveriesResearch indicates that volunteering strengthens community bonds

Pet sitting service offers dog walking and pet feeding services

Park rangers teach visitors about wildlife conservation in national parksA group of environmental activists organized a protest to demand stricter regulations on plastic waste disposal

The government announced a plan to plant 1 million trees over the next five years to combat deforestationA study found that ocean acidification has increased by 30% since the Industrial Revolution threatening marine life

A major oil spill off the coast contaminated 50 miles of shoreline killing thousands of fish and seabirdsThe UN released a report warning that 1 million species are at risk of extinction due to human activities

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• ·The national space agency shared new data about the surface of Mars collected by a rover
• ·The local zoo announced the arrival of a new animal from another country
• ·A group of volunteers helped rebuild 50 homes for families affected by a natural disaster
• ·A coffee shop started offering bring your own mug discounts to reduce disposable waste
• ·A sports league announced it would introduce video replay reviews for controversial calls
• ·The military sent troops to assist in disaster relief after a hurricane hit the east coast
• ·A local farmers’ market started online ordering and delivery
• ·Local farmers markets started accepting mobile payments to expand customer access
• ·A gym offered online fitness classes for people who can’t attend in person
• ·Doctors developed a new vaccine to protect children in developing countries from a deadly disease
• ·A famous director announced their next film will be a biopic about a renowned civil rights leader
• ·A hotel offered staycation packages with discounts for local residents
• ·Radio station launches podcast series about local history and folklore
• ·The city council approved plans for a new shopping mall
• ·The community center opened a new gym for local residents to use for free
• ·A taxi company added a lost and found feature to its app to help customers recover lost items