A new study showed that spending time in nature reduces symptoms of depression

Bird watchers report sighting of rare species in local nature reserveOnline platform launches new feature to connect freelance workers with clients

Geologists study effects of climate change on mountain glaciersYoga studio offers free trial classes for new members this monthStudy shows that eating breakfast regularly improves school performance in kids

Pet groomer introduces new organic grooming products for dogs and catsFirefighters rescue family from house fire in early morning hours

Magazine features article on top travel destinations for next year

Research finds that playing board games improves social skills in childrenA severe thunderstorm hit the city causing damage to trees and power lines and delaying airport flights

Researchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within three monthsA famous chef released a new cookbook featuring restaurant recipes which quickly sold out its first print run

Local residents voted in favor of a new tax to fund public school improvements including classrooms and technologyA tech giant announced it will launch a new streaming service competing with existing platforms by offering exclusive content

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• ·A hospital opened a new rehabilitation center for patients recovering from strokes
• ·Researchers developed a rapid test that can detect a common bacterial infection in 15 minutes
• ·A government program helped small businesses expand their operations
• ·A severe hurricane made landfall on the southeastern coast bringing strong winds and heavy rain
• ·A new study showed that air pollution can cause respiratory problems in young children
• ·A celebrity chef cooked a meal for homeless people at a shelter
• ·A major tech firm released a new laptop with a longer battery life and lighter design
• ·A farmers market started accepting mobile payments to make transactions easier for vendors
• ·A tech company released a new smartphone with a longer battery life
• ·The country’s export of agricultural products set a new record this year
• ·A major airline announced plans to replace its older planes with more fuel-efficient models
• ·A bakery started using organic flour in all its breads to appeal to health-conscious customers
• ·A major bookstore chain announced it will open 15 new locations focusing on community events and local authors
• ·Researchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within three months
• ·The government launched a national vaccination campaign to protect children from measles and rubella
• ·A bakery used locally sourced fruit to make its pies and tarts