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 grocery store started selling organic produce boxes delivered weekly to customers’ homes
• ·The government released data showing economic growth of 3% in the last quarter
• ·A charity organization distributed 5,000 blankets to homeless shelters ahead of winter
• ·Scientists discovered a new way to produce clean energy
• ·A software company launched a new tool that helps small businesses create professional invoices
• ·Film festival announces lineup including works from 25 countries
• ·A hospital started a telemedicine program for patients in rural areas
• ·The national tennis team won a major international competition
• ·Scientists collaborate with international teams to study global climate patterns
• ·A charity organization distributed blankets to homeless people during winter
• ·The school board approved the construction of a new elementary school
• ·Postal service announces changes to delivery schedules starting next month
• ·Local police solved a series of burglaries in the suburbs using surveillance camera footage
• ·The postal service introduced a new tracking app that lets users see where their packages are in real time
• ·A major car manufacturer revealed plans to build a new factory dedicated to electric vehicle production
• ·Weather experts predicted that this year’s winter will be milder than usual