The mayor announced a plan to build 5000 affordable housing units in the city

A new study revealed that people who live alone have higher rates of high blood pressureThe city council voted to add more bus routes to connect suburban areas to downtown

A popular coffee chain announced it will open 10 new locations in small towns this yearScientists created a way to recycle old cell phones and extract valuable metals safelyThe school district decided to start classes 30 minutes later to help students get more sleep

Researchers found that gardening for an hour a week reduces symptoms of depressionThe government started a program to help farmers switch to organic farming methods

A tech startup launched an app that uses AI to help users learn new languages in 10 minutes a day

Doctors developed a new inhaler that works faster for children with asthmaA major airline announced it would offer direct flights to four new Asian cities starting next year

Health officials issued a warning about a rise in cases of Lyme disease in wooded suburban areasA city council voted to convert a vacant lot into a community garden for local residents

A study showed that spending 20 minutes a day in sunlight improves vitamin D levels and moodA famous singer announced a world tour with concerts in 40 countries over the next 18 months

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• ·Weather forecasters predicted a heatwave for the central region next week
• ·Car dealership offers test drives of electric vehicles
• ·A fashion brand announced it would stop using fur leather and other animal products
• ·A bookstore hosted a poetry night where local poets read their work to an audience
• ·The postal service announced it would extend holiday shipping deadlines to accommodate late shoppers
• ·A survey found that 70% of consumers plan to shop online during the upcoming holiday season
• ·The city council voted to ban single use plastic bags in all retail stores
• ·A musician collaborated with another artist on a song that became a hit on radio stations
• ·Furniture store sells eco-friendly sofas made from recycled materials
• ·Researchers found that playing board games can improve cognitive function in people with dementia
• ·Study finds that listening to classical music improves focus while studying
• ·A local school held a charity event to raise money for children with cancer collecting over $62000
• ·A local bookstore hosted a poetry reading event
• ·Local firefighters rescued three people from a burning building early this morning with no serious injuries reported
• ·Clothing brand releases limited edition line made from recycled fishing nets
• ·The government launched a $2 billion stimulus package to support small businesses affected by the recent recession