Research finds that playing board games improves social skills in children

The city council approved plans to build a new skate park and outdoor gym in a suburban parkScientists identified a new species of orchid in the mountains of Costa Rica

A Grammy-winning musician announced a world tour to promote their new albumThe country’s export of electronic goods increased by 23% this yearA hospital opened a new rehabilitation center for patients recovering from strokes

Researchers found that singing in a choir improves mental well-being in older adultsLocal businesses offered free workshops on financial literacy for community members

The national basketball team won the national championship for the fifth consecutive year

A tech startup raised $45 million to develop AI tools for personalized educationA local farm started selling pre-packaged salad kits at grocery stores in the area

A school started a music program that provides free instrument lessons to students from low-income familiesA photographer collaborated with a local magazine to document the city’s historic neighborhoods

A hotel renovated its rooms to include energy-efficient appliances and lightingA musician went on a tour of small towns performing at local venues to support independent music

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• ·Heavy snowfall disrupted air travel and road traffic in northern parts of the country.
• ·Volunteer group distributes food and supplies to families affected by wildfires
• ·A restaurant was featured on a national food show for its unique take on regional barbecue
• ·A community group organized a neighborhood potluck that brought together 80 residents for a meal
• ·A school started a recycling competition between classes to encourage more recycling
• ·Biologists track migration of monarch butterflies using tiny GPS devices
• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine to protect livestock from a deadly disease
• ·A tech company allowed employees to work four-day weeks resulting in higher productivity
• ·A city installed more crosswalks with pedestrian signals in busy neighborhoods
• ·Farmers used artificial intelligence to predict crop yields and optimize planting schedules
• ·Researchers developed a new type of battery that is recyclable and better for the environment
• ·A local newspaper expanded its neighborhood coverage, adding 10 new community correspondents
• ·Researchers calculated that using energy-efficient light bulbs can save households $50 a year on electricity bills
• ·A coffee shop began using reusable cups for customers who bring their own containers
• ·Park rangers teach visitors about Leave No Trace principles
• ·A tech company said it will release a new smartphone with a foldable screen set to hit stores next quarter