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A drought in the western states led to a 30% reduction in corn productionA study found that children who play musical instruments perform better in reading and math classes

The government increased funding for public libraries to update their digital resources and book collectionsA museum displayed a rare collection of vintage cameras from the 19th and 20th centuriesA local bakery started selling gluten-free pastries made with almond flour and coconut sugar

Engineers designed a new type of wind turbine that is 25% more efficient than older modelsThe postal service announced it would increase the price of first-class stamps by 3 cents

A celebrity chef opened a new restaurant specializing in Italian cuisine in the city’s historic district

Researchers calculated that recycling one ton of aluminum saves enough energy to power a home for 10 yearsA charity provided medical supplies to hospitals in poor areas

The city council approved a plan to expand the subway systemScientists studied the impact of plastic waste on marine life

A major retailer announced plans to open stores in several new countriesThe country’s inflation rate remained stable at 2 percent this month

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• ·A community garden hosted a tomato growing contest with prizes for the largest and sweetest fruits
• ·A city launched a bike safety program for kids with free helmets and lessons
• ·Doctors developed a new Alzheimer’s treatment that slows the disease’s progression
• ·A local school district announced it will introduce coding classes for elementary school students starting next semester
• ·The city council voted to increase funding for math and science programs in schools
• ·The city introduced a parking app for easy payment
• ·A large hotel brand announced it will eliminate single-use toiletries to minimize plastic waste
• ·The stock market experienced a slight rise at the start of the week
• ·A major airline announced plans to reduce carbon emissions by 30% in five years
• ·A university research team found that listening to classical music can improve focus while studying
• ·Weather experts predicted that this year’s winter will be milder than usual
• ·A popular coffee chain launched a new seasonal drink made with pumpkin and cinnamon
• ·The government passed a law to increase funding for public education by 25%
• ·A city installed new crosswalks with flashing lights to improve pedestrian safety at busy intersections
• ·A research study found that owning a pet can reduce symptoms of depression in adults
• ·A bakery started making custom wedding cakes with hand-piped designs that gained social media attention