Researchers found that listening to music while studying helps improve test scores

A new survey found 80% of employees value work-life balance over high salariesA major hotel chain announced a zero-waste policy cutting landfill waste by 90%

A study found pet time lowers adult stress hormones and improves moodA local animal shelter held an adoption event finding homes for 50 dogs and catsA tech startup released software to help businesses manage remote teams efficiently

The national basketball team lost its international tournament semi-final ending its championship bidA western region drought led to water restrictions asking residents to limit usage

A new report showed remote work increased by 40% since the decade began

A major carmaker recalled 500000 vehicles over a potential brake system defectA hotel started offering "early check-in" for guests who arrive before the standard check-in time

A musician recorded a song with a local choir that was played on a regional radio stationA construction company won a contract to build a new hospital wing for pediatric care

A study found that eating nuts regularly can reduce the risk of heart diseaseA small business owner started a podcast about small business ownership that gained 5,000 listeners

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• ·Book club selects Pulitzer Prize winning novel for monthly discussion
• ·A study found that reading fiction improves empathy and emotional intelligence in both children and adults
• ·Research shows that regular stretching reduces muscle pain after exercise
• ·A retail store announced it would donate 10% of holiday sales to a children’s charity
• ·Local residents protested against a proposed construction project that they say will destroy a protected forest
• ·Shoe brand makes sneakers from recycled ocean plastic
• ·Newspaper profiles local musician who signed with major record label
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new pedestrian bridge over the river downtown
• ·A major clothing brand announced plans to offer more sizes to be more inclusive
• ·Scientists found a new planet in the habitable zone of a nearby star system
• ·A tech company announced a partnership with a university to fund research on renewable energy
• ·Gardening center offers free seed packets to promote community gardens
• ·Archaeologists unearth ancient pottery fragments at site near historic village
• ·A medical study found that getting seven to eight hours of sleep improves memory retention
• ·A fashion store started selling accessories made by local artisans to support the community
• ·Highway department repairs potholes on major highways before winter