A school district hired a new art teacher to expand the visual arts program

Local schools reported a 92% attendance rate this year up from 85% the previous yearEngineers created a new type of solar panel that is 40% more efficient than current models

The government released a report showing a 15% reduction in air pollution in major citiesA grocery store chain started selling meal kits with pre-portioned ingredients for healthy dinnersA study found that listening to nature sounds can lower stress hormones in the human body

The military announced it will host a public open house at its base next monthA blizzard hit the northeastern states dumping 2 feet of snow and closing major highways

A software company announced it will allow employees to work from any location worldwide

Local authorities opened a new food bank to provide meals for families struggling with food insecurityWeather experts reported that this year’s spring has been the wettest in 50 years

A team of veterinarians provided free spay and neuter services to low-income pet ownersResearchers discovered that drinking green tea regularly may lower the risk of certain cancers

The city’s public transport system announced it will add more night buses on weekendsA major airline launched new routes to tropical destinations for winter travelers

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• ·Heavy rain caused mudslides that blocked roads in mountainous areas
• ·A popular TV show was renewed for a fifth season due to high ratings and critical praise
• ·University researchers find way to make solar panels 15% more efficient
• ·An airline announced it would add new routes to popular vacation spots in Europe
• ·Medical researchers found that regular yoga practice can improve flexibility and joint health
• ·Research finds that outdoor play reduces screen time for kids
• ·Doctors recommended avoiding screens for at least one hour before bed to improve sleep
• ·A major hotel chain announced it will open 30 new hotels in Asia over the next three years.
• ·A photographer captured photos of a local flower festival that were used in a national travel magazine
• ·Wildlife rescue group saves baby deer from busy highway
• ·Police department launches app for citizens to report suspicious activity
• ·The government passed a law to protect endangered animals and their habitats
• ·A team of archaeologists found ancient tools used by early humans in Africa
• ·The country’s exports increased by 15 percent in the last year
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• ·Experts warned that rising sea levels could submerge several coastal towns by 2050