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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• ·Cycling event draws participants of all ages from across the state
• ·Study reveals that nuts reduce heart disease risk
• ·The country’s GDP grew by 2.8% in the second quarter exceeding economists’ predictions
• ·A study published in a science journal found that exposure to natural sunlight improves cognitive function in children
• ·A tech company released software that helps small businesses manage social media accounts
• ·The city council approved plans to renovate an old historic building downtown
• ·A university announced it will offer free tuition to students from families with incomes below $50,000
• ·The mayor announced a plan to add more crosswalks and pedestrian bridges downtown
• ·Scientists created a new type of battery that can store 40% more energy than current models
• ·A grocery store chain raised its employee discount to 30% for all full-time staff
• ·Researchers found that taking short walks every hour can reduce back pain by 32% in office workers
• ·A hospital started a program to provide free health screenings for the public
• ·International observers were invited to monitor the upcoming elections to ensure fairness and transparency
• ·A sports brand launched a line of clothing made from recycled ocean plastic
• ·Health experts released new guidelines suggesting adults get at least seven hours of sleep each night for good health
• ·A museum displayed ancient Egyptian mummies and artifacts on loan from a museum in Cairo