A study revealed that students who take notes by hand retain information better than those who type

Local authorities announced a single-use plastic bag ban in all retail stores starting next monthResearchers developed a new vaccine effective against multiple strains of a common virus

A major music festival was canceled due to safety concerns after a severe weather warningThe government announced a middle-income family tax cut to boost consumer spendingA study revealed children who read 30 minutes daily have better language skills than non-readers

A local animal shelter rescued over 100 pets during a winter storm appealing for foster homesA tech company said it will release a new foldable-screen smartphone next quarter

A global gender equality summit concluded with a pledge to close the pay gap by 2035

A major airline announced free Wi-Fi on all flights starting next yearA company announced plans to make all its packaging 100% recyclable by 2025

Glaciers in the Arctic have lost 40% of their mass since 1980 according to a new studyA national park closed temporarily due to severe drought conditions that increased the risk of wildfires

The government set a target to reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2030 compared to 2005 levelsA new species of endangered sea turtle was discovered in the Pacific Ocean highlighting the need for conservation

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• ·A study found daily breakfast improves high school students’ academic performance
• ·Researchers calculated that recycling one ton of aluminum saves enough energy to power a home for 10 years
• ·A supermarket chain reduced food waste by donating unsold items to food banks
• ·A charity launched a program to teach seniors how to use video calls to stay in touch with family
• ·Local police reported a 16% drop in traffic violations after launching a public awareness campaign
• ·The government launched a campaign to promote recycling among businesses and schools
• ·A bakery started supplying fresh bread to 10 local hotels and restaurants on a daily basis
• ·A pet groomer started offering mobile services for customers who can’t bring their pets to the salon
• ·The prime minister attended an international conference on climate change and carbon reduction
• ·Scientists developed a new method to convert plastic waste into fuel
• ·The local theater held a charity performance to raise money for the poor
• ·Landslides in mountainous regions blocked four major highways stranding hundreds of drivers
• ·The stock market recovered quickly after a short period of volatility
• ·The education department launched a program to provide free school supplies to low-income students
• ·Train company reduces ticket prices for off peak travel to boost ridership
• ·Local parks added new recreational facilities for children and families