A university awarded honorary degrees to two leaders in environmental science

The United Nations held a conference to discuss ways to protect endangered marine speciesA cyclist won the national time trial championship with a time of 1 hour 12 minutes

A public library started lending e-readers pre-loaded with best-selling booksResearchers found that eating dark leafy greens can increase iron levels in anemic patientsThe city announced it will install more public Wi-Fi hotspots in parks and plazas

A tech company launched a new smartwatch that monitors blood sugar levels without needlesA severe thunderstorm caused hail damage to 200 homes in a suburban neighborhood

The government announced grants for farmers to switch to organic farming practices

Scientists developed a new method to remove oil spills from ocean water more efficientlyCoffee shop donates portion of sales to local animal shelter

Oceanographers discover new species of deep sea fish in Mariana TrenchBookstore hosts book reading event with best selling children’s author

Research shows that yoga reduces symptoms of arthritis in older adultsCar manufacturer unveils hydrogen fuel cell vehicle with zero emissions

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• ·A famous actor announced they will star in a new film based on a best-selling novel set to start filming next month
• ·Music festival announces headliners including Grammy award winning artists
• ·A new study indicated that reading aloud to young children helps develop their listening skills
• ·Researchers discovered that plants grow better when exposed to soft music for a few hours a day
• ·Major electronics retailers announced they will extend their holiday return policy to 60 days
• ·A new survey found that 83% of employees value work-life balance more than a high salary
• ·A hospital opened a new pediatric wing with specialized care for sick children
• ·Cross country team sets new state record for fastest average time
• ·A taxi company started offering group rates for parties of 4 or more
• ·The national basketball team lost their semi-final match in the international tournament ending their bid for the championship
• ·A singer released a new single that topped music charts in 10 countries
• ·An environmental group reported endangered sea turtle numbers increased by 25% over the past decade
• ·Coffee shop sources coffee beans directly from small farms in Central America
• ·Study finds that listening to nature sounds reduces stress during work meetings
• ·Study indicates that playing chess improves problem solving skills in elementary students
• ·The transportation department began construction on a new highway bypass to reduce traffic in the city center