A professional baseball player signed a seven-year contract worth $220 million with a new team

A team of scientists published a study on how climate change is affecting polar ice capsThe country’s unemployment rate dropped to its lowest level in five years

A charity raised over $1 million to build wells for clean water in African villagesScientists developed a new type of fabric made from recycled plastic bottlesThe city council voted to increase funding for science and math programs in public schools

Researchers found that listening to classical music improves focus in college studentsA major retailer announced plans to offer free shipping on all online orders over $50

The national tennis team won a major international tournament for the first time in 20 years

A local theater hosted a festival featuring plays written by young playwrightsA famous singer announced a world tour to promote their latest album next year

Doctors developed a new treatment for migraines that reduces the frequency of attacksThe local zoo welcomed a new baby gorilla born as part of its conservation program

Scientists built a new solar power plant that can generate electricity for 50,000 homesThe city held a street festival with live music, food stalls, and craft vendors

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• ·A government agency launched a campaign to prevent cyberbullying
• ·An oil company announced it will invest in carbon capture technology
• ·A tornado touched down in a rural community yesterday, destroying 12 homes and injuring three people; emergency services are providing aid.
• ·An airline announced it would reduce its carbon footprint by using more fuel-efficient planes
• ·Local police solved a series of burglaries in the suburbs using surveillance camera footage
• ·The education ministry introduced a new program to train teachers in mental health support
• ·TV show wins best comedy award
• ·A professional basketball player signed a four-year contract worth $180 million with a new team
• ·Coast guard rescues boaters stranded in stormy waters
• ·Researchers calculated that switching to LED lights can save households $100 a year on energy bills
• ·Research finds that playing guitar improves fine motor skills in children
• ·Public library partners with local schools to provide after school tutoring
• ·Scientists identified a new species of frog in a tropical rainforest in South America
• ·Bakery introduces gluten free pastries made with almond and coconut flour
• ·A study showed that spending time with friends can improve mental health and reduce stress
• ·The government passed a law to control noise pollution in urban areas