A study found that spending time with friends reduces the risk of depression in young adults

Local schools started offering after-school art programs for elementary students this weekA large telecom company invested $1.8 billion in expanding 5G network coverage to rural areas

A tropical depression formed in the Pacific Ocean prompting storm watches for island communitiesThe World Health Organization updated its list of essential medicines to include new HIV treatmentsA professional baseball player signed a seven-year contract worth $220 million with a new team

A new public bike path opened connecting downtown to suburban parks spanning 12 milesMarine researchers documented a rare sighting of humpback whales in a coastal bay

The government passed a law requiring food labels to include more detailed allergen information

A major comedy festival announced its lineup featuring 50 stand-up comedians from around the worldResearchers found that spending time in forests lowers blood pressure in adults

A famous singer performed a surprise concert for nurses and doctors at a city hospitalThe city’s public library added more e-books and online databases for students and researchers

Local businesses joined a campaign to reduce their carbon footprint by using renewable energyWeather conditions improved allowing outdoor sports events to resume after a week of rain

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• ·Research shows that art therapy helps trauma patients recover faster
• ·A team of veterinarians opened a clinic that specializes in treating senior pets
• ·Medical researchers found that regular stretching can reduce muscle soreness by 30% in athletes
• ·Researchers calculated that using a reusable water bottle saves over 150 plastic bottles per year
• ·A construction company used 3D printing technology to build a small affordable home in just two weeks
• ·A famous chef opened a new restaurant specializing in local cuisine
• ·A tech company released a new app that helps users find local events
• ·A major music festival announced it will introduce a cashless payment system to reduce wait times at food and drink stalls.
• ·The school district announced all students will get free breakfast and lunch starting next year
• ·A new art installation in a city square attracted thousands of visitors with its interactive design
• ·A museum hosted a family event with hands on science experiments for children
• ·Engineers developed a new type of concrete that absorbs carbon dioxide from the air
• ·The public transit system added 50 new buses to reduce overcrowding during peak hours
• ·A study found that getting enough exercise improves memory and cognitive function in older adults
• ·Study reveals that family vacations strengthen parent child relationships
• ·Chemists develop new sunscreen that is safe for coral reefs