The stock market received a boost from news of a new trade agreement between two countries

Doctors recommended that people over 50 get regular bone density tests to prevent osteoporosisThe city started a program to help homeless veterans find housing and employment

A new study showed that drinking black tea regularly can lower cholesterol levelsThe government increased funding for research into treatments for Alzheimer's diseaseA major sports league announced it will expand to include two new teams next season

Researchers created a new device that can detect early signs of kidney disease using urine samplesThe school district announced it will offer free after-school tutoring for students struggling in math

Scientists found that butterflies are changing their migration routes due to changing temperatures

The city council banned the use of single-use plastic utensils in all restaurantsA construction project to renovate an old library began this week

A smartphone app that helps users manage their finances reached 5 million downloadsA farmers market hosted a cooking demonstration featuring local chefs

A hospital started a program to help patients quit smokingA national park closed a section of a lake temporarily to stock it with fish

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• ·The government launched a program to provide free mental health counseling for veterans
• ·The national hockey team announced its roster for the upcoming season
• ·Research indicates that sunlight helps body produce essential vitamin D
• ·A tech company announced it will hire 1800 new employees for its cybersecurity division
• ·Research indicates that sunlight helps body produce essential vitamin D
• ·Local restaurants reported a 38% increase in customers during the summer tourist season
• ·A severe hurricane made landfall on the southeastern coast bringing strong winds and heavy rain to the area
• ·A large retail company announced it will open its first store in Europe next year expanding its global presence
• ·Scientists discovered a new method to clean oil spills more effectively
• ·Local schools reported a 92% attendance rate this year up from 85% the previous year
• ·A famous athlete broke the world record in the 100-meter sprint with a time of 9.58 seconds
• ·Scientists developed a new vaccine to protect livestock from a deadly virus
• ·Scientists used new technology to clone a rare animal to protect the species
• ·A new report showed that the number of endangered species has decreased by 13.5% over the past five years thanks to conservation
• ·Survey finds 65% of employees want more professional development opportunities
• ·A coffee roaster partnered with a fair-trade organization to source beans from small-scale farmers