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 school district hired a new PE teacher to add yoga and kickboxing classes
• ·Study finds that reading to young children increases their vocabulary by 30 percent
• ·A new study revealed that children who read for 30 minutes a day have better language skills than those who don’t
• ·The transit system announced plans to add Wi-Fi to all buses and trains by next summer
• ·The national park service planned to improve visitor facilities in the park
• ·The city held a parade to celebrate a national holiday
• ·A tech company said it will adopt a 4-day workweek for all employees starting next quarter
• ·Students participated in a debate competition on environmental issues
• ·A scientist discovered a new way to convert plastic waste into fuel
• ·A charity organization built a new community center
• ·The university offered online courses to students from other countries
• ·A famous athlete announced a charity foundation to support youth sports programs in low-income areas
• ·A major bank launched a new mobile banking app with advanced security features to protect users’ financial data
• ·An electronics company recalled a batch of smartwatches due to a potential overheating problem
• ·Research finds that board games improve communication skills in families
• ·Scientists developed a way to recycle plastic into clothing fibers