A local artist painted a mural of local wildlife on the side of a community center

A new study revealed that adequate sleep improves students' academic performanceThe city implemented a new parking system to make parking easier

A major food company planned to reduce the amount of sugar in its productsScientists discovered a new way to generate electricity from wasteThe school board approved the construction of a new elementary school

Researchers found that interacting with pets can lower blood pressureThe government started a program to help small businesses use digital technology

A tech startup launched an app to help people manage their personal finances

Doctors urged people to get regular eye exams to detect vision problems earlyThe country’s GDP grew by 1.5 percent in the last quarter driven by service industries

A historical society opened a museum exhibit featuring vintage photographs of the cityResearchers found that playing musical instruments improves memory in older adults

A music festival announced it will use 100 percent renewable energy for next year’s eventThe city council voted to add more bike lanes to reduce traffic congestion

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• ·A popular streaming service added a new category for foreign-language films
• ·Software firm releases new app to help small businesses manage social media
• ·A bakery started making custom wedding cakes with hand-piped designs
• ·A research study showed that reading books reduces stress levels
• ·A popular fashion brand announced a collaboration with a famous celebrity
• ·A tech company announced it will lay off 1300 employees as part of a restructuring plan to focus on core products
• ·A bookstore launched a teen book club focusing on young adult novels with diverse characters and themes
• ·Local police seized over $1.2 million worth of illegal drugs during a raid on a suspected trafficking ring
• ·A study found that reading printed books is better for comprehension than e-books
• ·A small business owner started selling handmade candles online that shipped to 30 states
• ·Physicists conduct experiments to study black hole behavior
• ·The railway service announced discounted fares for students
• ·A city council approved funding to repair and repave potholed roads in residential areas
• ·Researchers studied the impact of social media on teen self-esteem
• ·Doctors urged people to get regular eye exams to detect vision problems early
• ·City launches campaign to encourage more people to use bicycles