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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• ·Study indicates that playing team sports improves social skills in young children
• ·Researchers created a rapid test for a common respiratory virus that gives results in 10 minutes
• ·A major hotel chain announced plans to open 36 new hotels in Asia over the next three years
• ·A community garden hosted a tomato growing contest with prizes for the largest and sweetest fruits
• ·A national park started a program to remove invasive plant species
• ·A museum displayed a collection of vintage cameras and photography equipment
• ·A charity organized a beach cleanup
• ·The national library added 10000 new books to its collection
• ·Scientists warned that ocean acidification is threatening coral reefs and marine life
• ·A research study found that listening to music can reduce pain
• ·A city started a composting program for residents that turns food waste into garden fertilizer
• ·Researchers found that eating breakfast regularly improves children’s academic performance
• ·A sports equipment brand released a new line of eco-friendly gear made from recycled plastic
• ·Coffee shop sources beans from fair-trade farms in Colombia
• ·Newsletter provides advice on preparing for winter storms
• ·The government started a program to help small businesses set up online stores