A study found that spending time with pets lowers stress hormones and improves mood in adults

A new study showed that students who get 8 hours of sleep a night get better gradesThe city installed a new parking app that lets users reserve spots and pay for parking online

A major food company announced it will cut sugar in its cereals by 30% over the next yearScientists created a device that generates electricity from food waste in homesThe school board approved plans to build a new middle school in the fast-growing northern neighborhood

Researchers found that petting a dog for 10 minutes lowers blood pressure in stressed adultsThe government started a program to help small businesses set up online stores

A tech startup launched an app that tracks spending and helps users save money for goals

Doctors urged people to get eye exams every two years to check for vision problems and eye diseasesChocolate shop creates artisanal chocolates with local ingredients

Ambulance service expands coverage to rural communities with new vehiclesTV network announces new reality show about farm life

Research shows that regular socializing improves mental health in seniorsPlant nursery sells native plants that support local pollinators

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• ·A government agency updated its website to make it easier for people to apply for unemployment benefits
• ·A bakery started offering catering services for events
• ·The city council voted to increase the minimum wage for workers
• ·The country’s GDP grew by 2.8% in the second quarter exceeding economists’ predictions
• ·A musician performed a free concert in the park that was attended by over 500 people
• ·A famous singer performed a surprise concert for nurses and doctors at a city hospital
• ·A social media influencer launched a campaign to promote body positivity
• ·A hurricane warning was issued for eastern coastal areas as a storm approaches from the Atlantic
• ·Local police launched a new initiative to reduce drunk driving setting up checkpoints across the city on weekends
• ·A startup created a new smart thermostat that learns user habits to save energy
• ·A local fire department held a fire safety workshop for residents teaching them how to prevent and respond to fires
• ·A charity launched a program to teach seniors how to video chat with family members
• ·A popular social media platform introduced new privacy settings for users
• ·Study finds that reading to kids increases their vocabulary
• ·Researchers found that certain types of mushrooms can remove heavy metals from contaminated soil
• ·The country’s GDP grew by 2.1% in the first quarter driven by tech and manufacturing sectors