A school district hired a new art teacher to expand the visual arts program

Local schools reported a 92% attendance rate this year up from 85% the previous yearEngineers created a new type of solar panel that is 40% more efficient than current models

The government released a report showing a 15% reduction in air pollution in major citiesA grocery store chain started selling meal kits with pre-portioned ingredients for healthy dinnersA study found that listening to nature sounds can lower stress hormones in the human body

The military announced it will host a public open house at its base next monthA blizzard hit the northeastern states dumping 2 feet of snow and closing major highways

A software company announced it will allow employees to work from any location worldwide

Local authorities opened a new food bank to provide meals for families struggling with food insecurityWeather experts reported that this year’s spring has been the wettest in 50 years

A team of veterinarians provided free spay and neuter services to low-income pet ownersResearchers discovered that drinking green tea regularly may lower the risk of certain cancers

The city’s public transport system announced it will add more night buses on weekendsA major airline launched new routes to tropical destinations for winter travelers

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• ·Doctors recommended that people with high blood pressure monitor their salt intake
• ·Research finds that gardening improves mental health in people with anxiety
• ·Retailers introduced mobile checkout apps to reduce lines during peak shopping hours
• ·A study found that children who play team sports develop better communication skills
• ·A new report showed that the number of electric vehicles on the road has doubled in the past two years
• ·Doctors developed a new treatment for Alzheimer’s disease that slows the progression of the illness
• ·A bakery introduced a new line of low sugar pastries for health conscious customers
• ·A tech company announced it would plant a tree for every product sold to help the environment
• ·A museum displayed a collection of vintage cameras and photography equipment
• ·Motorcycle club organizes charity ride to raise money for pediatric cancer research
• ·Electronics store offers back-to-school discounts on laptops
• ·A wildlife sanctuary rescued 15 injured birds after a severe storm passed through the area
• ·A high school drama club performed a play that sold out all five of its shows
• ·A charity organization started a program to provide free meals to elderly residents
• ·The public transit system started offering free rides for passengers who use reusable transit cards
• ·A study found learning a second language improves children’s problem-solving skills