A study found that listening to music while exercising can improve performance by 15%

The federal bank provided low-interest loans to small businesses affected by inflationA historic theater was renovated with new sound systems and seating after a fire

Retailers introduced mobile checkout apps to reduce lines during peak shopping hoursDoctors used 3D printing to create a custom implant for a patient with a bone defectThe country’s unemployment rate held steady at 3.7% in October

Environmental groups filed a lawsuit to stop a new coal mining projectA best-selling author announced a book tour with 25 stops across North America

Schools added mental health days to the academic calendar for students and staff

An energy company announced it will build a new wind farm capable of powering 50000 homesCoffee shop roasts its own beans on site

Elementary school takes students on field trip to local farmFashion show raises money for charity with designs from local designers

Research shows that walking on grass improves balance in seniorsPet hospital offers wellness plans for pets at affordable prices

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• ·University researchers find way to make solar panels 15% more efficient
• ·A museum offered free admission to all visitors on weekends during the summer
• ·A tech startup launched an app that helps users manage their finances
• ·A national park closed some backcountry trails during bear mating season for safety
• ·A bookstore started a book club for teens focused on young adult fiction
• ·Scientists developed a new type of battery that can charge electric cars in 15 minutes
• ·Researchers calculated that using public transit reduces carbon emissions by 45% per person
• ·The public transit system added 30 new electric buses to its fleet to reduce carbon emissions
• ·The community center hosted a job fair for local residents
• ·A major retail chain revealed it will open 20 new stores in small towns across the country
• ·Researchers found that sleep deprivation can impair decision-making skills
• ·A city council voted to ban single-use plastics in all public spaces, starting next year.
• ·A local library opened a new digital section offering free access to e-books audiobooks and online databases
• ·A coffee roaster began selling small-batch, single-origin coffee beans sourced from family-owned farms
• ·A medical journal published a study linking adequate sleep to a stronger immune system
• ·A study found that reading aloud to young children helps develop their literacy skills