Research finds that playing board games improves social skills in children

The city council approved plans to build a new skate park and outdoor gym in a suburban parkScientists identified a new species of orchid in the mountains of Costa Rica

A Grammy-winning musician announced a world tour to promote their new albumThe country’s export of electronic goods increased by 23% this yearA hospital opened a new rehabilitation center for patients recovering from strokes

Researchers found that singing in a choir improves mental well-being in older adultsLocal businesses offered free workshops on financial literacy for community members

The national basketball team won the national championship for the fifth consecutive year

A tech startup raised $45 million to develop AI tools for personalized educationA local farm started selling pre-packaged salad kits at grocery stores in the area

A school started a music program that provides free instrument lessons to students from low-income familiesA photographer collaborated with a local magazine to document the city’s historic neighborhoods

A hotel renovated its rooms to include energy-efficient appliances and lightingA musician went on a tour of small towns performing at local venues to support independent music

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• ·Toy store hosts DIY craft day where kids make their own stuffed animals
• ·A new study showed that drinking water regularly can improve skin health
• ·An energy company announced it would close three coal-fired power plants and invest in solar energy
• ·The country’s export of tech products increased by 22 percent in the last quarter
• ·The railway service announced it would upgrade its trains to include more comfortable seating
• ·A national park started a program to teach visitors about native plant species
• ·A library added new audio books and e-books to its collection for users to borrow online
• ·A new opera based on a historical event opened to critical acclaim from music critics
• ·Study finds that listening to music while working increases productivity
• ·A pet rescue organization hosted an adoption event that found homes for 50 animals in one day
• ·Engineers develop new method to purify water in areas with limited resources
• ·Doctors developed a new treatment for asthma that works faster and has fewer side effects
• ·A social media platform added a feature to limit screen time for users under 18
• ·A global organization launched a campaign to end child labor aiming to help 14 million children by 2030
• ·Researchers found that spending time with family improves overall happiness
• ·The mayor announced a plan to add more benches and public restrooms in city parks