Scientists found that listening to soft music can help people focus while studying

A charity raised over $1 million to build wells for clean water in African villagesScientists developed a new type of fabric made from recycled plastic bottles

The city council voted to increase funding for science and math programs in public schoolsResearchers found that listening to classical music improves focus in college studentsA major retailer announced plans to offer free shipping on all online orders over $50

The national tennis team won a major international tournament for the first time in 20 yearsA local theater hosted a festival featuring plays written by young playwrights

The government introduced new regulations to ensure food products are free from harmful additives

A tech company unveiled a new laptop that is lighter and has a longer battery lifeThe national weather service issued a warning for heavy rain and possible flooding

A new study indicated that gardening can improve mood and reduce symptoms of depressionThe government provided loans to small businesses to help them recover from a recent crisis

A tech company collaborated with a university to develop new AI technology for healthcareResearchers discovered that plants grow better when exposed to soft music for a few hours a day

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• ·A taxi company added electric vehicles to its fleet to reduce carbon emissions
• ·A soccer league announced a new salary cap to ensure financial fairness among all teams
• ·A popular burger chain announced it will open 35 new locations in western states next spring
• ·Scientists discovered a way to use algae to produce biofuel
• ·A coffee chain announced it will source all its beans from sustainable farms
• ·A study found that regular yoga practice improves flexibility and reduces back pain in office workers
• ·Candle store hosts workshop on making homemade candles
• ·A new study revealed that pet owners have lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels than non-pet owners, according to a medical journal.
• ·A airline added more legroom to its economy class seats
• ·A tech company said it will release a new smartphone with a foldable screen set to hit stores next quarter
• ·A soccer team signed a star player from a foreign league for a record transfer fee
• ·Weather forecasters predicted a severe thunderstorm with strong winds for the weekend
• ·A grocery store added a bulk food section where customers can bring their own containers
• ·A major oil spill off the coast contaminated 50 miles of shoreline killing thousands of fish and seabirds
• ·A new hospital wing dedicated to children’s care opened this week
• ·Researchers found that taking short walks every hour can reduce back pain by 32% in office workers