Researchers developed a new method to clean up oil spills

A musician’s new album received five-star reviews from major music criticsA city council approved the construction of 400 new affordable housing units in the city

Scientists developed a rapid test for a bacterial infection that works without lab equipmentA retailer announced it would offer free shipping on all orders over $30 during its summer saleA severe hailstorm with golf ball-sized hail damaged crops on 50 farms in a rural area

A study revealed that students who take breaks during study sessions retain more informationThe government passed regulations to limit the amount of sugar in children’s breakfast cereals

A museum hosted a special event to celebrate the 100th anniversary of a famous invention

A coffee shop started using coffee grounds to make fertilizer for community gardensScientists identified a new species of orchid in the Amazon rainforest with unique purple blooms

A legendary rock band announced a reunion tour to celebrate the 40th anniversary of their debut albumThe country’s export of electronic goods increased by 20 percent in the last quarter

A hospital opened a new cancer treatment center with state-of-the-art medical equipmentResearchers found that reading to young children every day improves their language skills by age five

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• ·Researchers found that spending time in forests can improve respiratory health and reduce allergies
• ·Research shows that practicing tai chi improves balance and reduces fall risk in seniors
• ·Local elections will be held next month with candidates focusing on housing affordability and job creation
• ·A community garden started a youth program to teach kids about gardening and healthy eating
• ·A luxury hotel chain replaced all single-use plastic items in its rooms with eco-friendly alternatives
• ·Scientists at a coastal research lab found higher levels of microplastics in deep-sea fish than previously thought
• ·Study finds that reading physical books improves comprehension better than e books
• ·The national rugby team won the regional championship after a thrilling overtime match
• ·Firefighters contained a large-scale wildfire in the western region after five days of intensive efforts
• ·The government started a program to help small businesses use digital technology
• ·Environmental activists organized a beach cleanup event collecting 7 tons of plastic waste
• ·Art museum hosts exhibit of ancient Egyptian artifacts on loan from global museums
• ·A research team developed a new type of solar panel that is more efficient and less expensive to produce than current models.
• ·Researchers announced a breakthrough in battery technology with a new design that charges electric vehicles in 14 minutes
• ·A major airline announced it will offer direct flights to a popular vacation destination year-round
• ·A city council discussed plans to build a new community pool