A study found that spending time with pets lowers stress hormones and improves mood in adults

A new study showed that students who get 8 hours of sleep a night get better gradesThe city installed a new parking app that lets users reserve spots and pay for parking online

A major food company announced it will cut sugar in its cereals by 30% over the next yearScientists created a device that generates electricity from food waste in homesThe school board approved plans to build a new middle school in the fast-growing northern neighborhood

Researchers found that petting a dog for 10 minutes lowers blood pressure in stressed adultsThe government started a program to help small businesses set up online stores

A tech startup launched an app that tracks spending and helps users save money for goals

Doctors urged people to get eye exams every two years to check for vision problems and eye diseasesChocolate shop creates artisanal chocolates with local ingredients

Ambulance service expands coverage to rural communities with new vehiclesTV network announces new reality show about farm life

Research shows that regular socializing improves mental health in seniorsPlant nursery sells native plants that support local pollinators

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• ·A local farmers’ market started selling homemade jams and preserves made from local fruits
• ·A city installed new bike racks throughout downtown to encourage cycling
• ·A restaurant started offering take-and-bake meals for customers to cook at home
• ·A famous chef opened a new downtown restaurant specializing in global fusion cuisine
• ·Local authorities announced a single-use plastic bag ban in all retail stores starting next month
• ·Local businesses are struggling to recover from the impact of a recent lockdown imposed to control the spread of a virus.
• ·A new report showed that renewable energy jobs have increased by 30% over the past two years
• ·A taxi company updated its app to allow customers to split fares with friends and family
• ·A research team discovered a way to make solar panels 20% more efficient
• ·A local high school’s debate team won the national championship after competing against 80 teams
• ·A community garden donated 150 pounds of carrots to a local food bank
• ·A severe thunderstorm hit the city causing damage to trees and power lines and delaying airport flights
• ·A bookstore started a book club for parents and kids that focuses on children’s literature
• ·A government agency launched a campaign to prevent drunk driving
• ·A government agency launched a campaign to prevent cyberbullying
• ·The country’s unemployment rate fell to 3.5% in August the lowest in a decade