A study found that listening to music while working can increase productivity by up to 20% in some people

A school district purchased new textbooks for all students to align with new curriculum standardsA coffee shop introduced a new seasonal drink made with local ingredients

A wildlife sanctuary opened a new exhibit featuring native animalsA software company announced plans to hire 100 new employees in the next six monthsA city added more public benches in parks and downtown areas for pedestrians

A charity collected donations of winter coats for homeless individualsA research study found that getting enough sleep improves athletic performance in athletes

A sports equipment store sponsored a youth sports league to help cover costs for participants

A local newspaper expanded its coverage to include more neighborhood newsA historic library in the downtown area was renovated to preserve ancient manuscripts and books

Major retailers extended their summer sale period by two weeks to meet customer demandDoctors at a leading hospital successfully performed a rare organ transplant surgery on a child

The country’s inflation rate dropped to 2.1% in July the lowest in three yearsEnvironmental activists organized a tree-planting campaign in urban parks planting 5000 trees

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• ·A smartphone company announced a new partnership with a wireless carrier to offer better deals
• ·A professional runner set a new national record in the marathon at a recent race
• ·Wildlife rescue group transports injured owl to rehabilitation center
• ·A new study indicated that reading aloud to young children helps develop their listening skills
• ·Researchers studied how exercise affects brain health
• ·A study showed that eating a breakfast high in protein can reduce hunger cravings throughout the day
• ·A new species of fish was identified in a freshwater lake
• ·A university’s soccer team made it to the national tournament for the first time
• ·The Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying labor market inequality
• ·High school students created an app that helps users track and reduce their carbon footprint
• ·Art gallery showcases works by local artists with disabilities
• ·Scientists study effects of different fertilizers on soil health
• ·Weather forecasters warned of a cold snap that will bring freezing temperatures to the northern states
• ·A new study showed that listening to music while exercising can improve performance
• ·A community center hosted a free fitness class every Saturday morning attended by 50+ residents
• ·The postal service announced it would hire additional staff to handle the holiday mail rush