A sports equipment store started offering equipment rental services for outdoor activities

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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• ·A bank announced it will offer student loan refinancing with 0% interest for the first year
• ·A bookstore hosted a creative writing workshop
• ·The World Bank approved a $800 million loan to improve water supply systems in a poor country
• ·TV show wins best drama award at national entertainment awards
• ·Researchers calculated that switching to LED lights can save households $100 a year on energy bills
• ·The United Nations released a report on the effects of climate change on coastal communities
• ·A hotel started offering complimentary breakfast for all guests
• ·Bloggers attend digital marketing conference to learn about new social media tools
• ·Researchers found that eating a handful of berries daily can boost immune system function
• ·The railway service announced discounted fares for students
• ·A study found that eating breakfast every day improves academic performance in high school students
• ·Cycling event draws over 1000 participants for 50 mile ride to support charity
• ·A cyclone in the Indian Ocean caused widespread flooding and power outages in coastal towns
• ·A startup launched a new app that helps users track their daily water intake and stay hydrated
• ·A farm used drones to monitor crop health and reduce pesticide use
• ·A heat advisory was issued for southern states with temperatures expected to reach 106°F