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A drought in the western states led to a 30% reduction in corn productionA study found that children who play musical instruments perform better in reading and math classes

The government increased funding for public libraries to update their digital resources and book collectionsA museum displayed a rare collection of vintage cameras from the 19th and 20th centuriesA local bakery started selling gluten-free pastries made with almond flour and coconut sugar

Engineers designed a new type of wind turbine that is 25% more efficient than older modelsThe postal service announced it would increase the price of first-class stamps by 3 cents

A celebrity chef opened a new restaurant specializing in Italian cuisine in the city’s historic district

Researchers calculated that recycling one ton of aluminum saves enough energy to power a home for 10 yearsA charity provided medical supplies to hospitals in poor areas

The city council approved a plan to expand the subway systemScientists studied the impact of plastic waste on marine life

A major retailer announced plans to open stores in several new countriesThe country’s inflation rate remained stable at 2 percent this month

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• ·Online retailer offers free shipping for orders over $50
• ·A city council approved a plan to build more affordable housing units to address the growing housing crisis.
• ·Astronomers share new images of distant galaxy captured by space telescope
• ·The national rugby team won the championship after a final game that went into overtime
• ·The railway service announced it would upgrade its trains to be more energy-efficient
• ·A fire department conducted a water rescue drill on a local lake
• ·A truck accident on a highway spilled 150 gallons of oil causing a temporary closure
• ·A hospital opened a new emergency room to handle more patients
• ·A restaurant started using compostable packaging for its takeout orders to reduce waste
• ·A government agency launched a campaign to promote water conservation in households
• ·A museum hosted a special exhibition on space exploration
• ·A fashion store launched a swap and save program where customers can trade old clothes for discounts on new items
• ·A scientist discovered a new species of plant in a remote rainforest that has potential medicinal properties
• ·A pet groomer started offering mobile services for customers who can’t bring their pets to the salon
• ·The government announced grants for farmers to switch to organic pest control methods
• ·Mathematicians solve long standing problem in geometry using new algorithm