Engineers developed a new solar panel 50% more efficient than current models

Study finds that remote work improves work-life balance for 70% of employeesFirefighters rescue family from house fire caused by faulty space heater

Coffee shop sources beans from fair-trade farms in ColombiaOceanographers study effects of ocean acidification on shellfish populationsBookstore hosts storytime for kids with local children’s author

Research shows that tai chi improves balance in seniors and reduces fall riskCar manufacturer unveils electric car with self-driving features

Volunteer group distributes blankets and food to homeless people during cold snap

Radio station launches podcast about local history and folkloreA hospital opened a new sports medicine clinic to treat athletes of all ages and skill levels

A community center offered free computer classes for seniors to help them use smartphones and tabletsA tech company announced it would reduce its carbon footprint by 50% over the next five years

Heavy rainfall caused flash flooding in a city’s downtown area closing several businessesA study found that spending time with friends reduces the risk of depression in young adults

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• ·A tech company said it will release a new foldable-screen smartphone next quarter
• ·Weather forecasters predicted a heatwave that will bring high temperatures to the central states
• ·Local schools organized a fundraiser to support their school’s art program
• ·Study finds that reading aloud to kids improves their listening skills
• ·The government announced plans to build a new university campus in a rural region
• ·The city council approved plans to create a new nature reserve
• ·A study found that drinking plenty of water improves concentration and productivity in office workers
• ·The country’s GDP grew by 2.8% in the second quarter exceeding economists’ predictions
• ·The Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to two scientists for their work on black hole research
• ·A major airline offered discounted tickets for early bookings
• ·A local theater company performed a classic play in a public park for free
• ·A tech startup launched an app that helps users manage their personal finances and save money
• ·Researchers studied the effects of social media on body image in teenage girls
• ·Archaeologists uncover ancient trading post dating back to 500 BCE
• ·Scientists developed a new test that can detect cancer at an early stage
• ·Wildlife sanctuary releases rehabilitated animals back into their natural habitat