A new study showed that 65% of parents prefer in-person school events over virtual gatherings

A large hotel brand announced it will eliminate single-use toiletries to minimize plastic wasteThe country’s unemployment rate fell to its lowest level in 15 years due to job growth in tech and healthcare

A historical preservation group restored a 19th-century lighthouse that will open as a tourist attractionResearchers found that spending time gardening reduces symptoms of anxiety in older adultsA music festival organizer announced that all proceeds from next year’s event will go to wildlife conservation

The city council voted to increase funding for public parks to add more green spaces and playgroundsA major car manufacturer revealed plans to build a new factory dedicated to electric vehicle production

Local police launched a campaign to educate drivers about the dangers of texting while driving

Scientists captured rare footage of a endangered whale species in the deep waters of the Pacific OceanA research study revealed that reading printed books improves comprehension better than e books for some people

A sports team signed a new star player from another teamA local newspaper started a digital newsletter to keep readers updated on breaking news

A bakery used locally sourced ingredients to make its productsA construction project to renovate an old library began this week

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• ·Researchers studied the effects of social media on self-esteem in young adults
• ·A new study found that drinking green tea regularly can improve brain function and reduce the risk of age-related cognitive decline.
• ·Scientists developed a way to recycle plastic into building materials
• ·Skateboard competition awards $10,000 prize to professional rider
• ·A study found that reading aloud to young children improves their language development
• ·Local businesses reported a 20% increase in sales during the recent holiday weekend, compared to the same period last year.
• ·Researchers calculated that recycling one ton of paper saves 17 trees and 7000 gallons of water
• ·A restaurant started offering take-and-bake meals for customers to cook at home
• ·A construction company used recycled asphalt to repave a major highway
• ·A construction company finished building a new apartment complex with 150 units
• ·A major hotel chain announced a zero-waste policy cutting landfill waste by 90%
• ·Magazine features interview with famous actor about upcoming film
• ·A software company released an app update that added dark mode and faster loading times
• ·Book club selects Pulitzer Prize winning novel for monthly discussion
• ·A café introduced a new seasonal drink made with locally harvested berries
• ·A major bank launched a new mobile banking app with advanced security features to protect users’ financial data