A study revealed that students who take notes by hand retain information better than those who type

Local authorities announced a single-use plastic bag ban in all retail stores starting next monthResearchers developed a new vaccine effective against multiple strains of a common virus

A major music festival was canceled due to safety concerns after a severe weather warningThe government announced a middle-income family tax cut to boost consumer spendingA study revealed children who read 30 minutes daily have better language skills than non-readers

A local animal shelter rescued over 100 pets during a winter storm appealing for foster homesA tech company said it will release a new foldable-screen smartphone next quarter

A global gender equality summit concluded with a pledge to close the pay gap by 2035

A major airline announced free Wi-Fi on all flights starting next yearA company announced plans to make all its packaging 100% recyclable by 2025

Glaciers in the Arctic have lost 40% of their mass since 1980 according to a new studyA national park closed temporarily due to severe drought conditions that increased the risk of wildfires

The government set a target to reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2030 compared to 2005 levelsA new species of endangered sea turtle was discovered in the Pacific Ocean highlighting the need for conservation

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• ·A tech company released a new laptop with a longer battery life
• ·Engineers built a new bridge that can withstand earthquakes and heavy flooding
• ·The WHO launched a program to train midwives in rural areas of developing countries
• ·A study found that listening to classical music can improve focus while studying
• ·A scientist developed an eco-friendly battery that doesn’t use toxic materials
• ·A major airline added new in-flight snacks and meals made with organic ingredients
• ·A bookstore started a book club for parents and kids that focuses on children’s literature
• ·A global organization launched a campaign to end child labor aiming to help 15 million children by 2030
• ·Research shows that regular socializing reduces risk of dementia in seniors
• ·Researchers found that spending time in green spaces improves mental health
• ·A community garden hosted a tomato growing contest with prizes for the largest and sweetest fruits
• ·A new coffee shop chain expanded to other countries in the region
• ·A blizzard hit the northeastern states dumping 2.5 feet of snow and closing airports
• ·A professional golfer won their first major championship, defeating the world’s number one player in a dramatic final round.
• ·A team of marine biologists studied the impact of ocean acidification on coral reefs
• ·A city launched a program to help homeless individuals find permanent housing and employment