Marine biologists found that seagrass beds are disappearing at a rate of 7% per year

A large retail company announced it will open its first store in Europe next year expanding its global presenceA new report showed that the number of electric vehicles on the road has tripled in the past two years

A severe snowstorm hit the northern region closing schools and highways and disrupting public transportationA tech company announced it will launch a new smart home device that controls all household appliances with voice commandsA global organization launched a campaign to end child labor aiming to help 14 million children by 2030

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 19% in some people

The national parliament passed a new law to protect consumers from false advertising imposing heavy fines on violators

A major airline announced it will partner with a renewable energy company to power its flights with biofuelA study found that students who listen to instrumental music while studying retain 10% more information

A professional sports team hired a new head coach with a history of leading teams to championship winsA local newspaper won a state journalism award for its investigative report on government waste

A bakery started supplying fresh bread to 10 local hotels and restaurants on a daily basisA construction company used 70% recycled materials to build a new community center

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• ·Dietitians recommend adding more whole grains to daily meals
• ·The government increased funding for renewable energy research to develop new technologies
• ·Weather conditions forced the closure of mountain highways due to heavy snowfall
• ·A school started a chess club that placed second in a regional tournament
• ·The fire department put out a big fire in a commercial building in the city center
• ·Doctors performed the first successful face transplant in the country giving a patient a new identity after an accident
• ·A small business owner started a YouTube channel to showcase their products and share industry tips
• ·Software company releases new app to help users manage personal finances
• ·A sports equipment store sponsored a youth sports league to help cover costs for participants
• ·Wages grew by 4.1% in the past year outpacing inflation for the first time in three years
• ·Gymnastics team wins first place at national competition
• ·A software company released a free version of its app to attract more users
• ·Candle company donates 10 percent of sales to environmental groups
• ·Study shows that eating together as a family improves eating habits in kids
• ·A popular streaming service added a new category for family-friendly movies
• ·A tech company announced it would plant a tree for every product sold to help the environment