A new app was released to help people learn foreign languages

A bookstore chain started a program to donate books to prisons and community centersWeather experts reported that this year’s spring has been the wettest in 50 years

A team of veterinarians provided free spay and neuter services to low-income pet ownersResearchers discovered that drinking green tea regularly may lower the risk of certain cancersThe city’s public transport system announced it will add more night buses on weekends

A major airline launched new routes to tropical destinations for winter travelersA local artist created a series of murals highlighting the city’s history of civil rights

The stock market experienced a small dip after news of a potential trade dispute

A charity raised $1.5 million to build wells in villages without clean waterPet sitting service expands to offer more flexible scheduling options

Park rangers lead guided hikes to teach visitors about local wildlifeNewspaper reports on success of local farmers market in supporting small farms

Astronomers release new images of distant galaxy taken by space telescopeCross country team sets new school record at state competition

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• ·Researchers found that learning to play an instrument improves memory in the elderly
• ·Park rangers offer guided hikes to teach visitors about native plants
• ·A city installed more streetlights in park areas to reduce after-dark crime
• ·A smartphone manufacturer announced a new model with a 48-hour battery life and advanced camera features
• ·The United Nations released a report on the effects of climate change on coastal communities
• ·Scientists developed a new type of fertilizer that is environmentally friendly
• ·Camera store offers photography workshops for beginners
• ·A major retail company announced it will offer free shipping on all online orders regardless of the purchase amount
• ·A cycling race covering 1,000 kilometers across the country was won by a 25-year-old rider
• ·A city banned single use plastic straws in restaurants and bars
• ·Engineers developed a new type of solar panel that is more efficient than previous models
• ·The local zoo planned to build a new exhibit for its collection of exotic birds
• ·The country’s GDP grew by 2.8% in the second quarter exceeding economists’ predictions
• ·A small plane crashed in a wooded area outside the city; the pilot was injured but survived, and an investigation is underway.
• ·Engineers completed construction on a new dam to provide more water for agricultural use
• ·A study found that reading before bed can improve sleep quality