Dance school holds recital featuring performances by 200 students

A team of scientists published a study on how climate change is affecting polar bear habitatsThe country’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.2% the lowest in 25 years

A charity raised $1.2 million to build schools in rural parts of IndiaScientists developed a new type of fabric that repels stains without harmful chemicalsThe city council voted to increase funding for after-school programs in public schools

Researchers found that listening to classical music improves concentration while studyingA major retailer announced plans to offer free returns for online orders

The national tennis team won the Davis Cup for the first time in 30 years

A local theater hosted a festival of short films made by student filmmakersA popular streaming service added thousands of classic movies to its library

Researchers found that regular exercise can reduce the risk of heart disease in middle-aged adultsThe government launched a campaign to promote tourism in small towns with historical sites

A tech startup created a new device that monitors air quality and alerts users to pollutantsDoctors developed a new surgical technique that reduces the risk of complications

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• ·A scientist developed a new type of solar panel that is more efficient and less expensive to produce
• ·A retail store announced it would donate 10% of holiday sales to a children’s charity
• ·Students participated in a clean-up campaign along the river
• ·A software company partnered with a school district to provide free software for students
• ·A team of engineers designed a new wind turbine that produces 50 percent more energy
• ·Freelance platform launches new feature to connect writers with publishing clients
• ·A new mobile app was launched that helps users find and book eco-friendly hotels and travel experiences
• ·Wrestling team wins state championship for fifth year
• ·Fashion designer collaborates with local artisans to create handmade accessories
• ·A tech startup launched an app that helps people learn foreign languages quickly
• ·A music festival announced it will offer free tickets to volunteers who help with cleanup
• ·The country’s inflation rate remained stable thanks to government economic policies
• ·A bakery started making sourdough bread that fermented for 48 hours for better flavor
• ·Art museum hosts exhibition featuring works by 20th century painters
• ·Scientists at a leading university discovered a new compound that may inhibit the growth of cancer cells
• ·A car manufacturer revealed a new electric SUV with a range of 400 miles per charge