A study found that children who play team sports develop better communication skills

Scientists developed a faster test for a common respiratory illnessLocal schools switched to reusable lunch containers to reduce waste

The national basketball league announced changes to its playoff formatA tech company released a new software tool to help small businesses manage financesThe government provided grants to farmers who adopt organic farming practices

A new zoo opened a conservation center for endangered big catsResearchers studied the impact of urbanization on local bird populations

Local police solved a decades-old cold case using advanced DNA technology

A popular coffee chain introduced a new seasonal drink made with local ingredientsResearchers found that cuddling with pets reduces stress hormones in the body

The government started a program to help small businesses create online storesA tech startup launched an app that tracks personal spending and creates budgets

Doctors urged people to get regular hearing tests to detect hearing loss earlyThe local museum hosted a lecture by a famous historian about ancient civilizations

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• ·A supermarket chain started selling “imperfect” fruits and vegetables at discounted prices
• ·A research team discovered a new way to clean up oil spills more effectively
• ·A heatwave in the southern states pushed temperatures to 108 degrees prompting heat advisories
• ·Researchers studied the effects of sleep deprivation on work performance
• ·A well-known actress announced she will produce and star in a new TV series about women's history
• ·The country’s education system is undergoing a series of reforms
• ·A community garden hosted a tomato growing contest with prizes for the largest and sweetest fruits
• ·Doctors developed a new treatment for Parkinson’s disease that slows the progression of the illness
• ·A new study indicated that eating breakfast helps maintain a healthy weight
• ·A hospital bought new medical equipment
• ·A retail giant raised its minimum wage to $21 per hour benefiting over 40000 employees
• ·The city’s main train station is being renovated to improve facilities
• ·A national park reported a sighting of a rare bird species thought to be extinct in the area
• ·A major film studio announced it will release 20 new movies next year including several sequels to popular franchises
• ·The community center offered free cooking classes for local residents
• ·A software company released an inventory-tracking tool for small retailers