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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• ·Power company invests in solar energy projects to reduce carbon emissions
• ·A luxury hotel chain announced it will offer free breakfast to all guests starting next month
• ·A tech company launched a new tablet with a foldable screen and long-lasting battery
• ·A museum hosted a lecture by a historian about the civil rights movement
• ·A government program helped homeowners install energy-efficient windows
• ·A new study showed that excessive use of social media affects teenagers' academic performance
• ·A coffee chain announced it will offer free coffee to customers who bring their own reusable cups
• ·A local school district announced it will introduce coding classes for elementary school students starting next semester
• ·Wrestling team wins state championship for the third consecutive year
• ·Study shows that drinking enough water improves skin hydration
• ·A city council voted to build a new public swimming pool in a underserved neighborhood
• ·The city hosted a music festival featuring local and international artists
• ·A popular burger chain announced it will open 35 new locations in western states next spring
• ·A city started planting trees along streets to reduce air pollution
• ·Newspaper reports on growth of small batch craft beer industry in the area
• ·Juice bar adds seasonal menu items made with locally grown berries and fruits