Podcast releases new episode with interview of tech industry leader

A drought in the western states led to a 30% reduction in corn productionA study found that children who play musical instruments perform better in reading and math classes

The government increased funding for public libraries to update their digital resources and book collectionsA museum displayed a rare collection of vintage cameras from the 19th and 20th centuriesA local bakery started selling gluten-free pastries made with almond flour and coconut sugar

Engineers designed a new type of wind turbine that is 25% more efficient than older modelsThe postal service announced it would increase the price of first-class stamps by 3 cents

A celebrity chef opened a new restaurant specializing in Italian cuisine in the city’s historic district

Researchers calculated that recycling one ton of aluminum saves enough energy to power a home for 10 yearsA charity provided medical supplies to hospitals in poor areas

The city council approved a plan to expand the subway systemScientists studied the impact of plastic waste on marine life

A major retailer announced plans to open stores in several new countriesThe country’s inflation rate remained stable at 2 percent this month

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• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage parents to vaccinate their children against whooping cough
• ·A major airline added direct flights to two new Asian cities starting in the fall
• ·A new hotel chain focused on eco - tourism opened its first resort
• ·The national economy grew by 3.6% in the last quarter exceeding economists’ expectations
• ·A music award ceremony was held last night with a rising star taking home the top prize for Best New Artist
• ·Electronics manufacturer recalls certain laptop models due to battery safety concerns
• ·Magazine features profile of chef who uses local, seasonal ingredients
• ·A restaurant chain announced it would source all its ingredients from local farms by next year
• ·A local coffee shop announced it would be switching to compostable cups and utensils to reduce its environmental impact.
• ·A musician released a new single that was played on 15 regional radio stations
• ·The postal service introduced a same-day delivery service for packages in major cities
• ·Study finds that writing in a journal reduces stress levels
• ·A hospital opened a new emergency room to handle more patients
• ·The local theater hosted a special performance to raise money for charity
• ·Local restaurants started offering family-style meals for takeout to support large households
• ·A school district updated its technology policy to allow students to use their own devices in class