A study found that listening to music while working can increase productivity by up to 20% in some people

A school district purchased new textbooks for all students to align with new curriculum standardsA coffee shop introduced a new seasonal drink made with local ingredients

A wildlife sanctuary opened a new exhibit featuring native animalsA software company announced plans to hire 100 new employees in the next six monthsA city added more public benches in parks and downtown areas for pedestrians

A charity collected donations of winter coats for homeless individualsA research study found that getting enough sleep improves athletic performance in athletes

A sports equipment store sponsored a youth sports league to help cover costs for participants

A local newspaper expanded its coverage to include more neighborhood newsA historic library in the downtown area was renovated to preserve ancient manuscripts and books

Major retailers extended their summer sale period by two weeks to meet customer demandDoctors at a leading hospital successfully performed a rare organ transplant surgery on a child

The country’s inflation rate dropped to 2.1% in July the lowest in three yearsEnvironmental activists organized a tree-planting campaign in urban parks planting 5000 trees

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• ·A farm started growing a variety of herbs to sell to local restaurants and chefs
• ·A study showed that drinking green tea regularly can boost metabolism in adults
• ·A software company announced it will allow employees to work from any location worldwide
• ·A snowstorm in the northwest dumped two feet of snow closing schools and government offices
• ·A popular actress announced her return to the stage after a long break
• ·Astronomers shared new images of a black hole captured by a global network of telescopes
• ·Scientists at a leading university discovered a potential breakthrough in treating Alzheimer’s disease using new drug compounds
• ·A fire department conducted a high-rise rescue drill to practice emergency responses in tall buildings
• ·A major airline announced free Wi-Fi on all flights starting next year
• ·A fire at a factory in the industrial zone was put out by firefighters before it spread
• ·Retail store expands online shopping options with same day delivery service
• ·Researchers found that eating olive oil daily reduces the risk of heart disease
• ·Researchers found that learning to play a musical instrument improves hand-eye coordination in kids
• ·Oceanographers discover new species of deep sea fish in Mariana Trench
• ·Researchers studied the effects of sleep deprivation on driving ability
• ·A major clothing brand announced it will offer free alterations for all customers