A new study revealed that pet owners have lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels than non-pet owners, according to a medical journal.

A new study revealed that exposure to natural light during the day improves sleep at nightThe city council approved plans to build a new sports complex with multiple facilities

A major airline announced plans to reduce its carbon footprint by using biofuelsScientists developed a new type of fertilizer that is better for the environmentThe school district announced a new program to support students with special needs

Researchers found that reading to young children helps develop language skillsThe government passed a law to increase the minimum wage for workers

A popular fashion brand announced a collaboration with a famous celebrity

Doctors discovered a new way to diagnose a serious illness at an earlier stageThe World Health Organization updated its list of essential medicines to include new diabetes treatments

A professional baseball player signed a six-year contract worth $195 million with a new teamA new public hiking trail opened connecting three state parks spanning 18 miles

Marine researchers documented a rare sighting of blue whales in a coastal sanctuaryThe government passed a law requiring food labels to include more detailed nutritional information

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• ·Education ministers from across the region agreed to implement a unified curriculum for primary and secondary schools
• ·The government announced plans to build a new airport terminal to handle more passengers
• ·The Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to three scientists for their work on quantum dots
• ·The national basketball team won a key game to advance in the tournament
• ·A blizzard hit the northeastern states dumping 2 feet of snow and closing major highways
• ·Engineers developed a new type of concrete that absorbs carbon dioxide from the air
• ·A major airline announced it will offer free Wi-Fi on all its flights starting next year
• ·A hotel chain offered free stays to healthcare workers during the holiday season
• ·A charity launched a program to teach seniors how to use smartphones
• ·A well-known actress announced she will produce and star in a new TV series about women's history
• ·Local farmers started using drone technology to monitor crop health and optimize irrigation
• ·A government program helped renters find affordable housing
• ·A survey found that 65% of consumers prefer to buy products with eco-friendly packaging
• ·Scientists discovered a new way to produce clean energy
• ·A major airline offered discounted tickets for early bookings
• ·A library added new audio books and e-books to its collection for users to borrow online