Researchers found that listening to music while studying helps improve test scores

A new survey found 80% of employees value work-life balance over high salariesA major hotel chain announced a zero-waste policy cutting landfill waste by 90%

A study found pet time lowers adult stress hormones and improves moodA local animal shelter held an adoption event finding homes for 50 dogs and catsA tech startup released software to help businesses manage remote teams efficiently

The national basketball team lost its international tournament semi-final ending its championship bidA western region drought led to water restrictions asking residents to limit usage

A new report showed remote work increased by 40% since the decade began

A major carmaker recalled 500000 vehicles over a potential brake system defectA hotel started offering "early check-in" for guests who arrive before the standard check-in time

A musician recorded a song with a local choir that was played on a regional radio stationA construction company won a contract to build a new hospital wing for pediatric care

A study found that eating nuts regularly can reduce the risk of heart diseaseA small business owner started a podcast about small business ownership that gained 5,000 listeners

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• ·A major music festival revealed its lineup including award-winning artists from around the world
• ·The central bank raised interest rates by 0.25% to curb rising inflation which reached 6.8% last month
• ·A massive wildfire in the western region destroyed over 10,000 acres of forest forcing hundreds of residents to evacuate
• ·Local residents protested against a proposed construction project that they say will destroy a protected forest
• ·The country’s inflation rate decreased slightly due to stable food prices
• ·A fashion store donated unsold clothing to a homeless shelter instead of throwing it away
• ·A scientist discovered a new species of butterfly in a local nature reserve
• ·A famous author was awarded a prestigious literary prize for their contributions to contemporary literature.
• ·Radio station holds fundraiser to support local animal shelter
• ·A city added more parking meters in the downtown area to manage parking availability
• ·A grocery store started selling pre-cut fruit cups for on-the-go snacks
• ·An airline announced discounted fares for military personnel and their families
• ·A university professor published a research paper on climate change that was featured in a top scientific journal
• ·A study revealed that spending too much time on social media can reduce face-to-face social skills
• ·The national basketball team qualified for the Olympics after winning the regional championship
• ·A study found that watching nature documentaries can improve empathy and environmental awareness