A new study revealed that people who live alone have higher rates of high blood pressure

Health officials issued a warning about a rise in cases of Lyme disease in wooded suburban areasA city council voted to convert a vacant lot into a community garden for local residents

A study showed that spending 20 minutes a day in sunlight improves vitamin D levels and moodA famous singer announced a world tour with concerts in 40 countries over the next 18 monthsThe military deployed troops to help distribute food and water in areas hit by a severe hurricane

A school district decided to extend the school day by 30 minutes to add more art and music classesA startup company launched an app that connects users with local handymen for home repairs

A heatwave in the southern states pushed temperatures to 108 degrees prompting heat advisories

Researchers created a biodegradable plastic bag that breaks down in soil within three monthsA tech company said it will adopt a 4-day workweek for all employees starting next quarter

A new report showed global tourism numbers returned to pre-pandemic levels this yearA local theater company announced a new season featuring classic plays and original works

A study found drinking plenty of water improves concentration and productivity in office workersThe government announced plans to upgrade rural internet infrastructure to match urban speeds

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• ·A severe flood hit a rural area destroying dozens of homes and forcing residents to seek temporary shelter
• ·A large retail company said it will phase out single-use plastics in all its stores by the end of 2025
• ·The government announced a new $450 million funding package to support small businesses hit by recent economic challenges
• ·The city council voted to improve public transportation by adding more bus routes
• ·Bloggers attend conference to learn about social media trends
• ·Scientists warned that rising temperatures are causing polar ice caps to melt at an accelerated rate
• ·A study showed that spending time with friends can reduce stress levels
• ·A new report showed that the number of endangered species has decreased by 13.5% over the past five years thanks to conservation
• ·Doctors developed a new vaccine to protect children in developing countries from a deadly disease
• ·A airline offered free checked bags for families traveling with children under 12
• ·A wildlife sanctuary released a report on the success of its animal conservation programs
• ·Local shops reported higher foot traffic during the weekend craft fair in the town square
• ·Electronics store offers back to school discounts on laptops and tablets
• ·A construction company used recycled steel to build a new office building
• ·Weather forecasters predicted a heatwave that will bring high temperatures to the central states
• ·Researchers found that drinking warm herbal tea before bed can improve sleep quality by 35%