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 charity launched a program to teach seniors how to use smartphones
• ·A tech company released a new app that helps users track their daily exercise and calorie intake
• ·A tech company released a new laptop that is lighter and more powerful than previous models
• ·A fire at a warehouse destroyed inventory for three local small businesses
• ·A fashion store started selling vintage-inspired clothing for young adults
• ·A professional athlete donated sports equipment to underprivileged youth programs
• ·A school district hired a new PE teacher to add yoga and kickboxing classes
• ·The central bank announced it would keep interest rates unchanged to support small business growth
• ·A musician performed at a charity event that raised $25,000 for a local animal shelter
• ·The weather service warned of extreme heatwaves in the western states
• ·Police arrested four suspects linked to a series of thefts in the city’s business district
• ·The government announced a ban on the sale of single-use plastic straws and utensils starting next year
• ·A major bank announced it will offer student loan forgiveness programs for customers who work in public service jobs for five years.
• ·A blizzard hit the northeastern states dumping 2 feet of snow and closing major highways
• ·A team of veterinarians launched a mobile clinic to provide pet care services to rural communities
• ·A popular online retailer offered free gift wrapping during the holiday season