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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• ·Researchers found that certain plants can purify the air in indoor spaces
• ·A popular streaming service added a new category for family-friendly movies
• ·Scientists collaborate with global teams to study climate change
• ·The government announced plans to
• ·The postal service announced it would hire 10000 temporary workers for the holiday season
• ·A city installed new benches and water fountains in public parks to improve visitor comfort
• ·Software company releases update to fix security issues in popular app
• ·A study showed that spending time with friends can lower stress hormones
• ·A famous athlete broke the world record in the 100-meter sprint with a time of 9.58 seconds
• ·Hot weather in the northeast led to record attendance at public pools and water parks
• ·The national parliament approved a new infrastructure plan including funding for roads bridges and airports
• ·A city added more bike lanes to encourage eco friendly transportation
• ·The country’s renewable energy capacity increased by 20 percent
• ·Theater group puts on free performances of children’s plays in community parks
• ·The government announced a $350 million fund to support small-scale renewable energy projects
• ·A hotel renovated its rooms to include eco-friendly amenities like bamboo toothbrushes and refillable shampoo bottles