A charity raised funds to provide scholarships for students studying environmental science

A famous musician performed a charity concert for disaster reliefThe stock market recovered after a period of uncertainty

A new hospital wing dedicated to children’s care opened this weekResearchers found that spending time outdoors reduces stress levelsThe city introduced a new recycling program to reduce waste

A major retailer announced discounts for the upcoming holiday seasonThe country’s population grew by 1 percent in the last year

A team of scientists completed a study on ocean pollution

Local police solved a series of thefts in the downtown areaUniversity offers new degree program in renewable energy engineering

Retail store expands online shopping options with same day delivery serviceStudy indicates that playing team sports improves social skills in young children

Fire department donates old equipment to volunteer groups in rural areasMusic label signs rising star after viral performance on social media

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• ·Wildlife sanctuary releases rehabilitated birds of prey into wild
• ·The local zoo announced the arrival of a new animal from another country
• ·A charity started a program to help elderly people learn how to use smartphones and computers
• ·A research team developed a new vaccine for a common childhood illness with 95% effectiveness
• ·A flood in the eastern region damaged 500 homes and disrupted transportation networks for a week
• ·A heatwave in the southwest caused temperatures to reach 105 degrees for seven straight days
• ·Researchers found that gardening is a good way to reduce anxiety
• ·A study showed that group study sessions help students understand difficult subjects better
• ·Research finds that outdoor play reduces myopia in children
• ·A fire department conducted a high-rise rescue drill in the city’s tallest building
• ·A sports team signed a new sponsorship deal with a local company
• ·The government announced a ban on single-use plastic straws and utensils starting next year
• ·Environmental activists organized a march in the capital to demand stricter plastic waste laws
• ·A major hotel chain announced plans to renovate all its locations over the next two years
• ·A snowstorm in the northeast dumped three feet of snow, closing schools and government offices for two days
• ·Study reveals that using reusable bags reduces plastic waste by 80 percent