A study found that owning a pet can reduce stress levels by 25%

The central bank announced it would inject $8 billion into the economy to support job growthA musician’s new single became the number one song on global music charts

A city council approved the construction of 300 new affordable housing unitsScientists developed a rapid test for a bacterial infection that gives results in 10 minutesA retailer announced it would offer 20% off all products during its annual sale

A severe hailstorm damaged crops and vehicles in a farming communityA study revealed that students who read for pleasure have higher vocabulary skills

The government passed regulations to prevent companies from using false advertising

A museum hosted a special event to celebrate the birthday of a famous artistA coffee shop started using compostable cups for all its drinks

A space agency sent a probe to explore a comet in the outer solar systemThe railway service announced it would upgrade its trains to be more energy-efficient

A new movie received four nominations at a major film awards showResearchers found that eating avocados can lower bad cholesterol levels

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• ·A popular streaming service added thousands of new movies and TV shows
• ·A community organized a charity run that raised $10,000 for a local hospital’s children’s ward
• ·Researchers calculated that recycling one ton of paper saves 17 trees and 7000 gallons of water
• ·Toy store hosts character meet and greet event for kids during weekend
• ·The mayor announced a plan to plant 12000 trees in the city over the next four years
• ·A major music festival announced it will introduce a cashless payment system to reduce wait times at food and drink stalls.
• ·Scientists have discovered a new species of insect that aids in pollinating rare wildflowers
• ·A hospital introduced a new telemedicine service for patients in rural areas
• ·A city installed new public restrooms downtown to improve amenities for visitors
• ·A local hockey team won the national championship for the first time in 30 years
• ·Retailers introduced mobile checkout apps to reduce lines during peak shopping hours
• ·Scientists studied how noise pollution in cities affects the behavior of birds
• ·Local police reported a 16% drop in traffic violations after launching a public awareness campaign
• ·Farmers used drone technology to monitor crop growth and detect diseases early
• ·Engineers design new flood protection system for coastal cities
• ·A school district hired 50 new teachers to reduce class sizes in elementary schools