A popular online retailer added a line of eco-friendly home goods made from sustainable materials

Art museum hosts exhibit of modern artworks from emerging artists worldwideHospital expands telemedicine services to reach patients in rural communities

Football league announces expansion with two new teams starting next seasonWeather service warns of possible tornadoes in central regions this weekendUniversity researchers develop biodegradable alternative to single use plastics

Retailer introduces app that lets customers scan and pay without checkout linesSurvey finds that 60 percent of parents prioritize outdoor play for young children

Bakery gains popularity for unique sourdough bread made with local grains

Scientists discover ancient underwater volcano that was active 10000 years agoA new species of endangered sea turtle was discovered in the Pacific Ocean highlighting the need for conservation

A city implemented a congestion charge to reduce car use and lower air pollution levelsA study showed that air pollution causes 7 million premature deaths worldwide each year

A group of countries signed an agreement to protect 30% of the world’s oceans by 2030A company developed a new type of electric vehicle battery made from recycled materials reducing environmental impact

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• ·A study showed that learning a musical instrument improves memory and brain function in kids
• ·Study reveals that family dinners improve communication
• ·The transportation ministry added more crosswalks near schools to keep children safe
• ·Research finds that reading before bed helps improve sleep quality in adults
• ·A tech company announced it will launch a new smart home device that controls all household appliances with voice commands
• ·A new study indicated that working from home reduces stress for most employees
• ·Wildlife rescue group transports injured owl to rehabilitation center
• ·Researchers found that spending time in parks can reduce stress in city dwellers
• ·A coffee shop began offering free refills for customers who bring their own reusable cups
• ·A musician performed at a charity gala that raised $50,000 for a nonprofit
• ·A multi-car accident on a highway caused a 12-mile traffic jam during the morning commute
• ·A local library started a weekly storytime session for toddlers and their parents
• ·Doctors urged people to get vaccinated against the flu ahead of the winter season
• ·A bookstore expanded its collection of books in foreign languages
• ·The school board approved plans to build a new elementary school in a growing neighborhood
• ·A local theater company performed a free outdoor production of a Shakespeare play in the park