Research finds that playing board games improves social skills in children

The city council approved plans to build a new skate park and outdoor gym in a suburban parkScientists identified a new species of orchid in the mountains of Costa Rica

A Grammy-winning musician announced a world tour to promote their new albumThe country’s export of electronic goods increased by 23% this yearA hospital opened a new rehabilitation center for patients recovering from strokes

Researchers found that singing in a choir improves mental well-being in older adultsLocal businesses offered free workshops on financial literacy for community members

The national basketball team won the national championship for the fifth consecutive year

A tech startup raised $45 million to develop AI tools for personalized educationA local farm started selling pre-packaged salad kits at grocery stores in the area

A school started a music program that provides free instrument lessons to students from low-income familiesA photographer collaborated with a local magazine to document the city’s historic neighborhoods

A hotel renovated its rooms to include energy-efficient appliances and lightingA musician went on a tour of small towns performing at local venues to support independent music

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• ·A severe hurricane made landfall on the southeastern coast bringing strong winds and heavy rain to the area
• ·A museum offered free admission on weekends for families
• ·A tech company collaborated with a car maker to develop self driving software for cars
• ·A scientist developed a new type of sunscreen that is better for coral reefs
• ·Weather experts reported that this year’s summer has been the hottest on record
• ·International team of scientists discovers a new species of marine life
• ·The railway service announced it would upgrade its ticketing system to allow mobile check-in
• ·A tech company collaborated with a car maker to develop self driving software for cars
• ·Researchers studied the effects of social media on body image in teenage girls
• ·Archaeologists uncovered a 3000-year-old tomb containing ancient jewelry and pottery in Egypt
• ·Researchers developed a vaccine to protect cattle from a disease that has been killing herds
• ·A social media platform added a feature to hide comments with harmful content
• ·A gym added a new indoor pool for swimming lessons and exercise
• ·The transportation department began construction on a new highway bypass to reduce traffic congestion
• ·The government launched a campaign to promote healthy eating habits
• ·A farmers market accepted mobile payments