Dance school holds winter recital with ballet and tap performances

A local school held a science fair with students presenting projects on renewable energy and space explorationA study found that listening to music while working increases productivity by up to 20% in some people

The national parliament passed a new law to protect consumers from false advertising imposing heavy fines on violatorsA major airline announced it will partner with a renewable energy company to power its flights with biofuelA famous author was awarded a prestigious literary prize for their contributions to contemporary literature

Local police launched a new initiative to reduce drunk driving setting up checkpoints across the city on weekendsEngineers built a prototype of a flying car which successfully completed its first test flight

A new survey found that 85% of employees value work-life balance more than a high salary

A major hotel chain announced it will implement a zero-waste policy in all its hotels reducing landfill waste by 95%Researchers created a device that turns saltwater into clean drinking water using solar power

The school district announced all students will get free breakfast and lunch starting next yearScientists found that birds are changing their migration patterns due to rising global temperatures

The city council voted to ban single-use plastic straws in all restaurants and cafesA popular streaming service added 100 new documentaries about environmental issues

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• ·The weather service warned of extreme cold temperatures for northern states
• ·A major bookstore organized a book signing event with a best - selling author
• ·The city council announced plans to improve public parks
• ·Researchers found that playing musical instruments improves memory in older adults
• ·A university started a new undergraduate program in environmental engineering
• ·Engineers completed a new bridge that connects two cities, reducing travel time by 40 minutes
• ·Cross country team sets new school record at state championship meet
• ·A hospital successfully performed a double-lung transplant on a patient with a rare lung disease
• ·A national park extended summer hours
• ·Heavy rainfall in coastal regions caused flash floods that damaged over 100 homes
• ·Study finds that learning a second language enhances cognitive function in seniors
• ·Study shows that gardening lowers blood pressure in middle aged adults
• ·The government passed a law to protect old-growth forests from commercial logging
• ·The national basketball team lost their semi-final match in the international tournament ending their bid for the championship
• ·Local police partnered with animal shelters to reduce the number of stray animals
• ·A new mobile app was launched that helps users find and book eco-friendly hotels and travel experiences.