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		  Research finds that outdoor play improves vision in young children A famous singer released a charity album to raise money for disaster relief effortsLocal schools reported a 95% pass rate on state standardized tests this year 
 Engineers developed a new type of asphalt that absorbs rainwater to reduce floodingThe government released a report showing a 24% increase in renewable energy jobsA supermarket chain started selling pre-packaged meal kits for four people at $25 each 
 A study found that spending time with friends can lower stress hormones by 27%The military announced it will host a youth leadership camp for high school students 
 A winter storm dumped 20 inches of snow on northern cities closing schools for three days A tech company allowed employees to choose their own work schedules with flexible hoursA singer’s new album debuted at number one on global music charts Local schools installed air purifiers in classrooms to improve indoor air qualityEngineers designed a new dam to prevent flooding in a river basin The government released data showing a 3.2% increase in household incomeA supermarket chain started donating unsold produce to local food banks daily  | 
		



