Bird watchers spot endangered woodpecker in national forest

Astronomers share new images of Mars taken by roverCross country team sets new school record at state meet

Study finds that reading aloud to kids improves their listening skillsBakery makes low-carb bread for customers on ketogenic dietsPolice department launches app for reporting non-emergency incidents

Art gallery showcases works by emerging local artistsResearch shows that stretching before exercise prevents muscle strains

Electronics store offers back-to-school discounts on laptops and printers

Wildlife sanctuary releases rehabilitated birds of prey into wildA team of doctors developed a new treatment for lung cancer that improves survival rates by 50%

A survey found that 60% of adults do not get enough sleep (less than 7 hours per night)A new drug was approved by

A team of researchers found a new way to purify water using sunlight that is 50% more efficient than existing methodsA local bakery expanded its business to three new locations after seeing a 30% increase in sales last year

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• ·Research finds that playing a musical instrument improves hand eye coordination in kids
• ·Bakery makes low carb bread for customers on special diets
• ·A charity organized a walkathon to raise money for cancer research
• ·Electronics store offers back-to-school discounts on laptops and printers
• ·A major cosmetics brand said it will stop animal testing on all its products worldwide
• ·The national opera company went on a tour to other cities in the country
• ·A company launched a new drone that can plant 10,000 trees per day aiming to combat deforestation
• ·Research shows that practicing gratitude improves mental health over time
• ·Community center provides free meals for children during summer break
• ·A school district started a green club where students work on projects to reduce the school’s carbon footprint
• ·Hospital reports decrease in emergency room visits for seasonal illnesses this month
• ·A taxi company launched a mobile app that allows customers to split fares with friends
• ·The national weather service issued a warning for heavy rain and possible flooding
• ·A bookstore chain expanded its online platform to offer audiobooks and e-books for free to members
• ·Researchers discovered a new species of bird in a remote forest in South America
• ·A school district started a summer school program for struggling students