Marine biologists found that seagrass beds are disappearing at a rate of 7% per year

A large retail company announced it will open its first store in Europe next year expanding its global presenceA new report showed that the number of electric vehicles on the road has tripled in the past two years

A severe snowstorm hit the northern region closing schools and highways and disrupting public transportationA tech company announced it will launch a new smart home device that controls all household appliances with voice commandsA global organization launched a campaign to end child labor aiming to help 14 million children by 2030

A local school held a science fair with students presenting projects on renewable energy and space explorationA study found that listening to music while working increases productivity by up to 19% in some people

The national parliament passed a new law to protect consumers from false advertising imposing heavy fines on violators

A major airline announced it will partner with a renewable energy company to power its flights with biofuelA study found that students who listen to instrumental music while studying retain 10% more information

A professional sports team hired a new head coach with a history of leading teams to championship winsA local newspaper won a state journalism award for its investigative report on government waste

A bakery started supplying fresh bread to 10 local hotels and restaurants on a daily basisA construction company used 70% recycled materials to build a new community center

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• ·Researchers found that eating breakfast every day is beneficial for children's growth
• ·Scientists study effects of different fertilizers on soil health
• ·A bakery introduced a new line of low sugar pastries
• ·A charity organized a toy drive for children in low income families during the holidays
• ·A photographer hosted an exhibition of black-and-white photos of the city’s historic buildings
• ·A software company released a new tool that helps businesses track their inventory
• ·A city launched a program to help homeless veterans find housing and employment
• ·A bookstore chain announced it would host monthly author events to encourage reading in communities
• ·The city introduced a bike-sharing program with more stations
• ·A poet published their first collection of works which received positive reviews from literary critics
• ·A charity organized a concert to raise money for a local children’s hospital
• ·A taxi company updated its app to include real-time traffic information for drivers
• ·Researchers found that playing musical instruments can improve memory in older adults
• ·A city installed more public trash cans to reduce litter on sidewalks
• ·A study found that reading aloud to young children improves their language development
• ·Local farmers markets started selling homemade bread and pastries from local bakers