Research shows that regular social gatherings reduce loneliness in empty nesters

A community garden hosted a "herb drying workshop" to teach residents how to preserve herbsA coffee shop started selling homemade pastries made by a local baker

A university’s debate team won a national championshipA taxi company offered "senior discounts" for riders over 65 years oldA fashion store donated unsold clothing to a nonprofit that helps homeless individuals find jobs

A library added a collection of books in braille for visually impaired patronsA farm started using compost to fertilize its fields instead of chemical fertilizers

A fire department responded to a kitchen fire that was put out before it spread to other rooms

A software company released a new game app that was downloaded 100,000 times in its first weekThe WHO launched a campaign to provide clean drinking water to 5 million people in rural areas

A golfer won a major tournament with a hole-in-one on the final holeA hospital announced it will build a new cancer treatment center with state-of-the-art equipment

Researchers found that walking in forests can increase the number of immune cells in the bodyThe public transit system started offering free rides for passengers who use reusable transit cards

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• ·Sheriff’s office increases patrols in residential areas during holiday season
• ·A tech company released a new app that helps users learn a new language
• ·Car companies announced a partnership to develop self-driving shuttle services for cities
• ·A museum hosted a workshop on traditional pottery making led by a local artist
• ·Biologists develop new pesticide that targets pests without harming bees
• ·The school district added a program to help students with learning disabilities succeed in class
• ·A construction project to renovate a library began
• ·The police department launched a new initiative to reduce speeding in residential neighborhoods
• ·A bookstore hosted a book signing event for a local author’s debut novel
• ·A city installed more public art installations in downtown areas
• ·A fast-food chain announced it will reduce sugar in children’s meals by 50%
• ·A major airline announced plans to replace its older planes with more fuel-efficient models
• ·A charity provided medical supplies to hospitals in poor areas
• ·Health experts released new guidelines recommending adults get at least seven hours of sleep per night for optimal health
• ·A tech company updated its operating system for mobile devices
• ·Health experts released new guidelines recommending adults get at least seven hours of sleep per night for optimal health