Weather service issues warning for heavy rain in coastal areas

Scientists developed a way to recycle plastic into building materialsLocal schools organized a fundraiser to buy new sports equipment

The national opera company performed a new production to critical acclaimA major airline announced plans to reduce carbon emissions by 50 percent by 2030The government introduced new laws to protect wildflowers in national parks

A tech startup launched an app that connects people with volunteer opportunitiesResearchers found that spending time in forests lowers stress levels

A famous singer performed a concert to raise money for a children’s hospital

The city’s public library added more e-books for users to borrow onlinePharmacists remind people to get flu shots before winter season

Fashion designer presents new collection inspired by traditional textilesStudy finds that listening to music while working increases productivity

Fire department conducts safety drills in local schoolsCoffee chain introduces new sustainable packaging for takeaway drinks

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• ·A study found that drinking plenty of water improves concentration and productivity in office workers
• ·Park rangers offer guided hikes to teach visitors about native plants
• ·Researchers found that learning to play an instrument improves memory in the elderly
• ·A car crash on a highway caused a 5-mile traffic jam during evening rush hour
• ·The stock market fell slightly after news of global economic concerns
• ·Engineers designed a new type of window that keeps homes warm in winter and cool in summer
• ·The city council voted to add more benches and water fountains in public parks
• ·A national forest announced it will allow camping in more areas next year
• ·Scientists discovered a new planet that orbits a star similar to our sun in the habitable zone
• ·A best-selling author announced a book tour with 25 stops across North America
• ·The local government imposed a ban on fireworks in residential areas
• ·A research study found that spending time in forests can reduce stress hormones in the body
• ·The government announced plans to repair aging roads in rural areas
• ·Volunteers helped paint and repair a community center in a low-income neighborhood
• ·The city council voted to extend public transit hours on weekends to accommodate late-night travelers
• ·A tennis player won a tournament after recovering from a long-term injury