Dance school holds recital featuring performances by 200 students

A team of scientists published a study on how climate change is affecting polar bear habitatsThe country’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.2% the lowest in 25 years

A charity raised $1.2 million to build schools in rural parts of IndiaScientists developed a new type of fabric that repels stains without harmful chemicalsThe city council voted to increase funding for after-school programs in public schools

Researchers found that listening to classical music improves concentration while studyingA major retailer announced plans to offer free returns for online orders

The national tennis team won the Davis Cup for the first time in 30 years

A local theater hosted a festival of short films made by student filmmakersA popular streaming service added thousands of classic movies to its library

Researchers found that regular exercise can reduce the risk of heart disease in middle-aged adultsThe government launched a campaign to promote tourism in small towns with historical sites

A tech startup created a new device that monitors air quality and alerts users to pollutantsDoctors developed a new surgical technique that reduces the risk of complications

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• ·Scientists used stem cell technology to grow functional organ tissues in a laboratory setting
• ·A streaming service added a collection of documentaries about wildlife conservation
• ·Local schools reported a 93% attendance rate this year up from 86% the previous year
• ·Scientists discovered a new way to convert waste into energy
• ·Researchers found that singing in a choir improves mental health and reduces stress
• ·A celebrity chef appeared on a cooking show to demonstrate how to make a holiday feast
• ·A study found that spending time with pets lowers stress hormones and improves mood in adults
• ·A university research team made progress in developing a vaccine for a rare viral disease
• ·Tennis tournament attracts top-ranked players from 18 countries
• ·A research study found that spending time in forests can reduce stress hormones in the body
• ·A new TV series based on a novel became popular worldwide
• ·A new study revealed that air pollution can affect cognitive function in older adults
• ·A construction company finished building a new elementary school that can accommodate 500 students
• ·Scientists developed a new lightweight metal that is used in aircraft construction
• ·Coast guard rescues stranded hikers from coastal trail during storm
• ·A tech company released a new software update with improved security features