Podcast releases new episode with interview of tech industry leader

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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• ·Lifestyle magazine shares tips for creating energy efficient homes
• ·Tennis tournament attracts players from 30 countries to coastal city
• ·Softball team wins tournament and qualifies for nationals
• ·A major airline announced a renewable energy partnership to power flights with biofuel
• ·Scientists identified a new protein that helps the body fight infections
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new swimming pool in the suburbs
• ·A tech company released a software update to improve the performance of its mobile app
• ·Local schools started teaching coding as part of the curriculum
• ·A photographer captured photos of a local sunset that went viral on Instagram
• ·The national volleyball team won the continental championship for the first time
• ·A fire department received a donation of new equipment from a local business
• ·Park rangers offer night hikes to observe nocturnal wildlife
• ·Archaeologists uncovered ancient artifacts including pottery and jewelry at a dig site
• ·The city council approved a plan to expand the subway system
• ·Doctors reported an increase in patients seeking mental health support
• ·Biologists develop new pesticide that targets pests without harming bees