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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• ·The city’s public transport system launched an app that lets users buy tickets online
• ·A tech company announced plans to hire 2000 new employees
• ·A city started a program to plant flowers in public spaces to improve the urban environment
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of sea slug that can photosynthesize like plants
• ·A charity raised $100,000 to build a new playground in a low income neighborhood
• ·Schools launched a new program to teach students about sustainable living practices
• ·A coffee shop started selling homemade pastries made by a local baker
• ·The national rugby team announced it will play an exhibition game to raise money for charity
• ·A local newspaper started a digital newsletter to keep readers updated on breaking news
• ·A farmers market added a section for local honey
• ·A heatwave in the southwest pushed temperatures to over 100 degrees for five consecutive days
• ·Weather experts reported that this year’s spring season has brought more rainfall than the past decade
• ·A discount store announced it will expand its organic food section in all locations
• ·Lifestyle magazine includes tips for saving money on utility bills
• ·A construction company began work on a new bridge to replace an aging structure
• ·A bookstore hosted a meet-and-greet with a best-selling author drawing a crowd of 500