Podcast releases new episode with interview of tech industry leader

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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• ·Scientists used new technology to clone a rare animal to protect the species
• ·A social media platform added a feature to hide comments with harmful content
• ·Research finds that outdoor play reduces myopia in children
• ·Train company reduces ticket prices for off peak travel to boost ridership
• ·Research indicates that gratitude journaling reduces stress
• ·A tech company donated $500,000 to support coding programs in elementary schools
• ·A study published in a medical journal found that drinking green tea regularly improves skin health by reducing inflammation
• ·Engineers unveiled a prototype of a zero-emission public bus designed to operate in urban areas
• ·A farm started offering pick-your-own blueberry days that attracted families from nearby cities
• ·The railway service added more trains during rush hour to reduce overcrowding for commuters
• ·A charity organization provided school supplies to children in underserved areas
• ·A fashion brand collaborated with a celebrity to design a clothing line
• ·Local schools held a sports day for students to promote physical activity
• ·A research team found evidence of water on a distant planet
• ·A library started a book club for teens that focused on young adult fiction
• ·Researchers studied the impact of social media on teen self-esteem