The school district decided to start classes 30 minutes later to help students get more sleep

A bookstore chain announced it would host monthly book swap events for community membersScientists warned that ocean acidification is threatening coral reefs and marine life

A local basketball team won the national championship after a thrilling overtime victoryA study showed that eating nuts daily can improve heart health and reduce cholesterolThe transportation department began repaving a 15-mile stretch of highway to improve safety

A fashion brand released a clothing line made from recycled plastic bottles collected from oceansA hospital opened a new neonatal intensive care unit with state-of-the-art medical equipment

Researchers discovered a new species of frog in the rainforests of Costa Rica

The government offered grants to small businesses that adopt renewable energy solutionsThe government announced a new $300 million fund to support small businesses affected by recent economic changes

Scientists at a top research lab discovered a way to make solar panels 20% more efficient using recycled materialsA major tech firm unveiled a new smart home device that connects all household appliances into one system

Heavy snowfall in the northern states closed highways and canceled over 200 flightsInternational aid groups sent medical supplies and food to a region hit by a severe earthquake

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• ·The education board decided to add financial literacy courses to the high school curriculum starting next semester
• ·A retail company raised its employee minimum wage to $19 per hour benefiting 15000 workers
• ·A major retail company announced it will offer free shipping on all online orders regardless of the purchase amount
• ·Research indicates that early reading programs improve literacy rates in preschoolers
• ·Researchers developed a new treatment for a rare medical condition
• ·Scientists discovered a new star system with five planets, including one in the habitable zone
• ·A school district hired 10 new teachers to reduce class sizes in middle and high schools
• ·A farm used solar panels to power its irrigation system and reduce its reliance on grid electricity
• ·A hospital opened a new rehabilitation center for patients recovering from injuries
• ·A new study revealed that getting sunlight in the morning helps regulate sleep-wake cycles
• ·A clothing store launched an online website
• ·The city council approved plans for a new shopping mall
• ·Weather forecasters predicted a severe thunderstorm with strong winds for the weekend
• ·A tech company released software that helps small businesses manage social media accounts
• ·The stock market received a boost from news of a new trade agreement between two countries
• ·A new science museum opened with interactive exhibits on marine biology