Study finds that using lavender essential oil reduces anxiety symptoms

City council votes to increase minimum wage for municipal workersVeterinarian clinic offers telehealth services for non-emergency pet care

Train company adds weekend service to popular tourist destinationsResearch finds that family game nights improve children’s problem-solving abilitiesDance troupe performs at international festival in Paris

Electronics brand launches tablet with longer battery life and improved cameraHikers find rare orchid species in mountain nature reserve

Study shows that natural lighting in classrooms improves student test scores

Local government installs new recycling bins in downtown parksA renowned chef opened a pop-up restaurant serving traditional dishes from his home country

Weather forecasters predicted a severe thunderstorm with strong winds for the weekendA hotel chain announced it will offer free stays to healthcare workers during holidays

The country’s unemployment rate fell to 4 percent thanks to new jobs in tourismA historical museum opened an exhibit about the first women to work in space

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• ·A study found that reading fiction can improve empathy and emotional intelligence in both children and adults.
• ·Firefighters use drones to monitor wildfire spread in forest area
• ·A team of researchers developed a new vaccine that is effective against multiple strains of a common virus.
• ·A team of engineers completed a project to upgrade the city’s wastewater treatment system
• ·A city added more bike racks near shopping centers and office buildings
• ·An electronics company recalled a batch of smartwatches due to a potential overheating problem
• ·A coffee shop sold fair-trade coffee
• ·A study found that reading to young children improves their language development
• ·A charity organized a concert to raise money for a local children’s hospital
• ·Toy store hosts event where kids can meet characters from popular cartoons
• ·Park officials close trails during nesting season to protect bird populations
• ·Local farmers' markets attracted more customers who prefer organic food
• ·A construction company finished building a new hospital wing that adds 40 new patient beds
• ·Scientists developed a new type of fabric that is both sustainable and durable
• ·A local newspaper expanded its neighborhood coverage, adding 10 new community correspondents
• ·A gym offered free fitness classes for first responders during the month of September