A new study showed that 65% of parents prefer in-person school events over virtual gatherings

A large hotel brand announced it will eliminate single-use toiletries to minimize plastic wasteThe country’s unemployment rate fell to its lowest level in 15 years due to job growth in tech and healthcare

A historical preservation group restored a 19th-century lighthouse that will open as a tourist attractionResearchers found that spending time gardening reduces symptoms of anxiety in older adultsA music festival organizer announced that all proceeds from next year’s event will go to wildlife conservation

The city council voted to increase funding for public parks to add more green spaces and playgroundsA major car manufacturer revealed plans to build a new factory dedicated to electric vehicle production

Local police launched a campaign to educate drivers about the dangers of texting while driving

Scientists captured rare footage of a endangered whale species in the deep waters of the Pacific OceanA research study revealed that reading printed books improves comprehension better than e books for some people

A sports team signed a new star player from another teamA local newspaper started a digital newsletter to keep readers updated on breaking news

A bakery used locally sourced ingredients to make its productsA construction project to renovate an old library began this week

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• ·Research finds that board games improve critical thinking in children
• ·Researchers published a study showing that eating a breakfast high in protein reduces midday hunger
• ·Local residents protested against a proposed construction project that they say will destroy a protected forest
• ·Researchers calculated that using public transit instead of driving reduces carbon emissions by 45%
• ·Community center provides free meals for children during summer break
• ·A government program provided job training for workers in industries facing labor shortages
• ·A restaurant chain announced it would start offering plant-based burgers at all its locations
• ·A coffee shop started offering bring your own mug discounts to reduce disposable waste
• ·A small business owner expanded their online store to ship products internationally
• ·Weather conditions caused delays in air travel across the country
• ·A city added more traffic lights
• ·The stock market experienced a slight decline due to concerns about interest rates
• ·A community organized a charity walk that raised $25000 for a local children’s hospital
• ·A severe flood hit a rural area destroying dozens of homes and forcing residents to seek temporary shelter
• ·The government announced a tax cut for middle-income families to boost consumer spending
• ·A skier won the World Cup race in the slalom event after a close competition with the second-place finisher