A study found that children who play team sports develop better communication skills

Scientists developed a faster test for a common respiratory illnessLocal schools switched to reusable lunch containers to reduce waste

The national basketball league announced changes to its playoff formatA tech company released a new software tool to help small businesses manage financesThe government provided grants to farmers who adopt organic farming practices

A new zoo opened a conservation center for endangered big catsResearchers studied the impact of urbanization on local bird populations

Local police solved a decades-old cold case using advanced DNA technology

A popular coffee chain introduced a new seasonal drink made with local ingredientsResearchers found that cuddling with pets reduces stress hormones in the body

The government started a program to help small businesses create online storesA tech startup launched an app that tracks personal spending and creates budgets

Doctors urged people to get regular hearing tests to detect hearing loss earlyThe local museum hosted a lecture by a famous historian about ancient civilizations

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• ·A major airline announced it would start offering direct flights to three new European cities
• ·Online retailer offers free returns on all clothing purchases
• ·A pet rescue organization held a puppy yoga event to raise funds
• ·A community garden donated 200 pounds of zucchini to a local soup kitchen
• ·Engineers developed a new battery technology that extends electric vehicle range by 50%
• ·An international art exhibition will be held in the capital next spring
• ·The government increased funding for after-school programs to help working parents
• ·A major airline announced plans to add more flights to popular vacation destinations
• ·Scientists develop rapid test for foodborne illnesses
• ·A snowstorm in the northern states canceled over 600 flights and closed government offices
• ·A tech company unveiled a virtual reality headset for use in schools and museums
• ·Coast guard holds drill to prepare for hurricane season
• ·A major food company announced it will remove artificial colors from all its products
• ·The national rugby team won a dramatic match with a last-minute try
• ·A major food company announced it will reduce the amount of salt in its products by 20%
• ·Coffee shop sources beans from women owned farms in Ethiopia