Photography exhibit featuring images of endangered species opens at science center

A major hotel chain announced it will implement a zero-waste policy in all its hotels reducing landfill waste by 95%A study found that spending time with pets lowers stress hormones and improves mood in adults

A local animal shelter organized an adoption event finding homes for over 78 dogs and catsA tech startup released a new software tool that helps businesses manage remote teams more efficientlyThe national basketball team lost their semi-final match in the international tournament ending their bid for the championship

A severe drought in the western region has led to water restrictions with residents asked to limit water usageA new report showed that the number of people working from home has increased by 45% since the start of the decade

A major car manufacturer recalled 590000 vehicles due to a potential defect in the braking system

A study found that reading fiction improves empathy and emotional intelligence in both children and adultsThe local zoo started offering night tours to see animals that are active after dark

A new study revealed that lifting weights three times a week improves bone density in seniorsThe city council voted to give $1 million to fund public art projects like murals and sculptures

A tech company released a new smartwatch that monitors blood sugar levels without needlesScientists developed a way to grow vegetables in deserts using limited water resources

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• ·A city council approved a plan to build more affordable housing units to address the growing housing crisis.
• ·Researchers created a new device that can detect early signs of kidney disease using urine samples
• ·A coffee chain announced it will offer free coffee to customers who bring reusable cups
• ·The government launched a $2 billion stimulus package to support small businesses affected by the recent recession
• ·An oil company announced it will build a new carbon capture facility at its refinery
• ·Researchers found that playing board games improves social skills in young children
• ·A pet groomer started offering mobile services for customers who can’t bring their pets to the salon
• ·A local basketball team won the national championship after defeating the defending champions
• ·A celebrity chef published a new cookbook featuring easy-to-make recipes for busy families
• ·Tennis tournament attracts top ranked players from around the world to local courts
• ·Research shows that yoga improves flexibility and reduces joint pain in seniors
• ·A major retail chain announced plans to open 50 new stores in small towns over the next two years
• ·A new report showed that the number of college graduates entering the tech industry has increased by 15% in the past year.
• ·Health experts released new guidelines recommending that adults get at least seven hours of sleep per night to maintain optimal health.
• ·A space agency successfully launched a satellite designed to monitor climate change
• ·Local authorities announced plans for a new rural hospital addressing medical facility shortages