Engineers tested a new type of biodegradable building material for low-cost housing

The school district announced it will hire more counselors to support students’ mental healthA new study showed that excessive use of smartphones can cause eye strain and headaches

Local artists painted colorful murals on the walls of a community center to brighten the spaceThe government offered grants to businesses that develop new technologies for clean energyA large bookstore opened a new location with a dedicated children’s section and storytime events

Researchers found that learning a second language at a young age improves cognitive abilitiesThe city implemented a new program to collect and recycle food waste from households

A famous singer announced a world tour to promote their latest album next year

Doctors developed a new treatment for migraines that reduces the frequency of attacksThe space agency announced plans to send a probe to study Jupiter’s moons

Local businesses sponsored a youth sports league for children ages 5 to 12The United Nations released a report on the impact of plastic pollution on marine life

A cyclist broke the national record for the 50-kilometer race by 2 minutesA library added new digital tools for students to access research databases

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• ·Archaeologists uncovered a collection of ancient artifacts at a dig site including pottery and jewelry
• ·Scientists test new drug that may slow progression of Parkinson’s disease
• ·A tech startup created an app that helps users find volunteer opportunities in their community
• ·Fashion show features designs by students from local fashion school
• ·Volunteers helped paint and repair a local school in a low-income neighborhood
• ·A study showed that eating a breakfast high in protein can reduce hunger cravings throughout the day
• ·Toy company releases educational games that teach coding to elementary students
• ·A severe drought in agricultural regions has led to crop failures, threatening food supplies and raising food prices.
• ·The country’s inflation rate remained stable at 2 percent this month
• ·The WHO launched a training program for nurses in developing countries to improve maternal health
• ·Local police hosted a safety fair to teach residents about home security and crime prevention
• ·Music label signs rising star after viral performance on social media
• ·Doctors developed a new vaccine to protect children from a common childhood virus
• ·A community organized a senior tea party that brought together 60 elderly residents for conversation and snacks
• ·Medical researchers developed a new test to detect early-stage Alzheimer’s disease
• ·Scientists found a link between lack of sleep and increased stress levels