A new study showed that meditating before work improves focus and productivity

A new study revealed that practicing mindfulness meditation reduces symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorderThe government announced plans to repair over 500 miles of damaged highways this year

A tech company donated 1,000 tablets to a school district serving low-income studentsResearchers found that students who participate in sports have higher graduation ratesThe police department launched a new app that allows users to report suspicious activity anonymously

A luxury hotel chain announced it will install solar panels on the roofs of all its propertiesScientists discovered a new way to clean up oil spills using a special type of foam

The community center opened a new senior center with fitness classes and social activities

A new study showed that air pollution from power plants affects children's academic performanceA fire department taught residents how to use fire extinguishers in a hands-on workshop

A software company launched a new app that helps users track their fitness goalsA community organized a holiday toy drive that collected 600 toys for kids in need

A grocery store started selling gluten-free snacks like chips and granola barsA photographer captured photos of a local sunset that went viral on social media

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• ·A major film studio announced it will release 18 new movies next year including several sequels to popular franchises
• ·The country’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.2% the lowest in 25 years
• ·A library added a new section dedicated to graphic novels and comic books
• ·Research finds that playing piano improves reading skills in kids
• ·A tech giant acquired a smaller startup specializing in AI technology, in a deal worth $500 million.
• ·A tech startup released a new software tool that helps businesses manage remote teams more efficiently
• ·Electronics store offers trade in program for old devices towards new purchases
• ·Engineers built a prototype of a flying car which successfully completed its first test flight
• ·The national soccer league announced plans to add two new teams
• ·A city launched a bike-sharing program with 500 bicycles available at 30 different stations
• ·The school district announced plans to replace old school buses with electric vehicles
• ·A gym offered free fitness classes for first responders during the month of September
• ·Farmers sold their products directly to consumers through farmers’ markets
• ·Engineers designed a new type of wind turbine that makes 30% less noise than older models
• ·Bird watchers record sighting of endangered eagle in state park
• ·A professional baseball player signed a six-year contract worth $195 million with a new team