Local residents protested against a proposed construction project that they say will destroy a protected forest

The school district announced that classes will start later to improve student attendanceResearchers found that spending time gardening can reduce stress and anxiety

The government launched a program to help farmers adopt more sustainable practicesA tech startup introduced a new app that helps users learn a new language quicklyDoctors developed a new treatment for asthma that is more effective for children

The local theater hosted a special performance to raise money for charityA new study showed that drinking enough water can improve skin health

The national weather service issued a warning for a possible hurricane in the coming week

Scientists discovered a new species of insect that helps pollinate rare plantsFirefighters rescue family from house fire caused by faulty space heater

Coffee shop sources beans from fair-trade farms in ColombiaOceanographers study effects of ocean acidification on shellfish populations

Bookstore hosts storytime for kids with local children’s authorResearch shows that tai chi improves balance in seniors and reduces fall risk

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• ·A study found regular meditation lowers blood pressure by 5 mmHg on average in hypertensive adults
• ·Coast guard conducts search and rescue drills in preparation for hurricane season
• ·A tech startup launched an app to help people manage their personal finances
• ·Local schools installed new security systems including metal detectors and surveillance cameras
• ·The prime minister held a meeting with labor leaders to discuss workers’ rights reforms
• ·A research study showed that students who get enough sleep perform better on tests
• ·The government started a program to help small businesses set up online stores
• ·Book publisher releases young adult novel about climate activism by debut author
• ·Experts warned that excessive use of plastic products will cause more serious environmental pollution
• ·The government invested $500 million in wind energy projects across the western states
• ·A tech startup partnered with a major retailer to sell its products in physical stores
• ·A famous athlete announced a charity foundation to support youth sports programs in low-income areas
• ·A global climate change summit concluded with 110 countries committing to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030
• ·Highway department begins road improvement project on major route
• ·Online sales accounted for 35% of total retail transactions in the third quarter up from 28% last year
• ·Florist delivers flowers to hospital patients for free