Gadget Spotlights

• A tech company announced it will lay off 1200 employees as part of a restructuring plan to focus on core products
• Researchers found that regular exercise can improve mood and reduce anxiety
• A tech startup raised $3 million in funding to develop its AI-powered language learning tool
• A study revealed that dog owners walk an average of 2500 more steps per day than non-owners
• The city council approved plans to build a new skate park in a suburban neighborhood

Business Bits

• A grocery store started selling plant-based milk alternatives like oat and almond milk
• Engineers built a flying car prototype that completed its first test flight
• A new hospital wing dedicated to children’s care opened this week
• A study found that swimming for 30 minutes three times a week can improve heart health
• Researchers found that interacting with pets can lower blood pressure

Plant Guides

• A charity organization sent food and supplies to communities affected by a flood
• The government passed a law to limit noise pollution from construction sites and loud events
• A photographer collaborated with a local magazine to document the city’s food scene
• Furniture store launches line of furniture made from reclaimed wood and metal
• Scientists studied how noise pollution in cities affects the behavior of birds