A study found that spending time with friends can lower stress hormones by 27%

Hospital reports decrease in emergency room visits for seasonal illnesses this monthAutomotive company reveals plans to build electric vehicle charging stations across the country

Survey shows majority of employees want more flexible work hours post pandemicArt museum acquires rare painting by 19th century artist for its permanent collectionLocal bakery wins national award for best artisanal bread in regional competition

Scientists develop new method to recycle plastic waste into building materialsPublic library starts new program to teach seniors how to use smartphones

Football team names former player as head coach for upcoming season

Weather agency predicts above average rainfall for summer months in coastal regionsA new survey found that 63% of employees prefer hybrid work models combining remote and in-office work

An international aid organization delivered 13000 tons of food to a country facing severe famine due to conflictA major fashion brand announced it will use only sustainable materials in its clothing lines starting next year

A study published in a science journal found that exposure to natural sunlight improves cognitive function in childrenLocal firefighters rescued three people from a burning building early this morning with no serious injuries reported

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• ·A new report showed the number of home sales increased by 12% in the past six months
• ·Researchers found that certain fungi can break down toxic chemicals in contaminated soil
• ·The city council approved a $200 million project to upgrade public parks and build new recreational facilities for residents.
• ·A new study showed that exercise can improve bone density in the elderly
• ·A restaurant started offering takeout and delivery services that now make up 30% of its sales
• ·Study shows that adding garlic to meals lowers cholesterol levels in adults
• ·A city installed new street signs to make downtown easier to navigate
• ·A new video game streaming service launched with a library of over 600 classic titles
• ·The postal service announced it would increase the price of stamps by 2 cents starting next month
• ·Veterinarians report rise in cases of pet obesity in urban areas
• ·The government passed a law that requires companies to clearly label all ingredients in products
• ·The national basketball team lost their semi-final match in the international tournament ending their bid for the championship
• ·A small business owner used social media influencers to promote their products and increase sales
• ·The national hockey league started its new season with a special game honoring retired players
• ·A university hosted a conference on climate change that brought together 500 experts from around the world
• ·A wildfire in a national forest burned 14000 acres with firefighters working to protect nearby towns