A sports equipment store started offering equipment rental services for outdoor activities

A drought in the western states led to a 30% reduction in corn productionA study found that children who play musical instruments perform better in reading and math classes

The government increased funding for public libraries to update their digital resources and book collectionsA museum displayed a rare collection of vintage cameras from the 19th and 20th centuriesA local bakery started selling gluten-free pastries made with almond flour and coconut sugar

Engineers designed a new type of wind turbine that is 25% more efficient than older modelsThe postal service announced it would increase the price of first-class stamps by 3 cents

A celebrity chef opened a new restaurant specializing in Italian cuisine in the city’s historic district

Researchers calculated that recycling one ton of aluminum saves enough energy to power a home for 10 yearsA charity provided medical supplies to hospitals in poor areas

The city council approved a plan to expand the subway systemScientists studied the impact of plastic waste on marine life

A major retailer announced plans to open stores in several new countriesThe country’s inflation rate remained stable at 2 percent this month

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• ·An energy company announced it will close all its coal-fired power plants by 2030
• ·A library’s graphic novel section became the most borrowed collection for teens
• ·A research team found a way to reduce the cost of renewable energy production
• ·Local residents protested against a proposed construction project that they say will destroy a protected forest
• ·A coffee shop started roasting beans on-site to provide customers with the freshest possible coffee
• ·A grocery store started selling pre-cut fruit cups for on-the-go snacks
• ·A local theater company staged a production of a classic play with a modern adaptation
• ·Research shows that practicing tai chi improves balance and reduces fall risk in seniors
• ·The government announced a new program to help students pay for higher education
• ·Local authorities reported a 17% drop in crime rates over the past seven months citing improved community policing
• ·A major hotel chain announced it will implement a zero-waste policy in all its hotels reducing landfill waste by 95%
• ·The local museum hosted a lecture by a famous historian about ancient civilizations
• ·Researchers found that reading to young children helps develop their language skills
• ·A team of scientists published a study on the effects of climate change on glaciers
• ·International aid groups sent medical supplies and food to a region hit by a severe earthquake
• ·A famous musician released a new album, which broke streaming records within the first 24 hours of its release.