A study found that spending time with pets can lower stress hormones and improve mood in adults

A charity organized a concert to raise money for a local children’s hospitalA research study revealed that reading printed books improves comprehension better than e books for some people

A sports team signed a new star player from another teamA local newspaper started a digital newsletter to keep readers updated on breaking newsA bakery used locally sourced ingredients to make its products

A construction project to renovate an old library began this weekA smartphone app that helps users manage their finances reached 5 million downloads

A farmers market hosted a cooking demonstration featuring local chefs

A hospital started a program to help patients quit smokingA team of doctors developed a new treatment for Alzheimer’s disease that slows the progression of the illness.

A large retail company announced it will open its first store in Europe next year, expanding its global presence.A new report showed that the number of electric vehicles on the road has doubled in the past two years.

A severe snowstorm hit the northern region, closing schools and highways and disrupting public transportation.A tech company announced it will launch a new smart home device that can control all household appliances with voice commands.

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• ·Experts warned that prolonged drought could lead to water shortages in several western states
• ·Doctors at a children’s hospital developed a new treatment for childhood asthma with fewer side effects
• ·A local farm started selling fresh eggs from free-range chickens at the farmers market
• ·A city added more public benches in parks and downtown areas for pedestrians
• ·A bakery donated 500 pastries to a local homeless shelter during the holiday season
• ·Software firm releases new app to help small businesses manage social media
• ·Freelance website adds new category for graphic design services
• ·Teachers receive training on how to integrate climate education into lessons
• ·A local library opened a new digital section offering free e-books audiobooks and online databases
• ·A local bookstore added a children’s play area to encourage families to spend more time browsing
• ·A library hosted a tech help for seniors session that taught 45 people how to use smartphones
• ·Scientists developed a faster diagnostic test for a common childhood illness that delivers results in 15 minutes
• ·Public library starts new program to teach seniors how to use smartphones
• ·A new study revealed that air pollution can affect lung development in young children
• ·The railway service announced it would offer discounted fares for passengers who book in advance
• ·Theater group performs children’s play at community centers for free