Weather experts reported that this year’s rainfall has exceeded the annual average

A city added more public benches in downtown areas for pedestriansA charity collected 1,500 winter coats to distribute to children in need

A study found that athletes who stretch before workouts have fewer injuriesA sports equipment store sponsored a local Little League teamA local newspaper expanded its coverage to include more small-town news

A bakery won a regional award for its chocolate cakeA construction project to widen a highway started this month and will take two years to finish

A smartphone company offered a trade-in program for old phones to encourage recycling

A farmers market hosted a fall festival with pumpkin carving and hayridesScientists warned that melting glaciers could lead to a rise in global sea levels by 1 meter by 2100

A local soccer team won the national cup for the first time in 25 years sparking street celebrationsA study showed that drinking black tea can help lower cholesterol levels in adults

The transportation department began construction on a new highway bypass to reduce traffic in the city centerA fashion brand released a new clothing line made entirely from recycled plastic bottles

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• ·A study found that regular meditation can lower blood pressure by an average of 5.9 mmHg in adults with hypertension
• ·A bakery started making custom birthday cakes with 3D-printed sugar decorations
• ·Park officials close certain trails to protect nesting wildlife
• ·The government announced a ban on the sale of single-use plastic straws and utensils starting next year
• ·Local schools reported a 95% attendance rate this semester, the highest in five years, due to improved health and wellness programs.
• ·A new study showed that meditation can help improve focus and concentration
• ·Doctors developed a vaccine to protect children in Africa from a deadly childhood disease
• ·A gym started an adaptive fitness program for people with disabilities, using specialized equipment
• ·A new hotel opened near the airport to accommodate business travelers
• ·The transportation department began repaving a 15-mile stretch of highway to improve safety
• ·A famous singer released a new single that became the most-streamed song globally in 24 hours
• ·A national library digitized 10,000 historical documents making them accessible online for free
• ·A farm started selling homemade jams and jellies made from its own fruit at local markets
• ·Teachers attend workshop on integrating technology into classroom lessons
• ·A popular coffee chain announced it will open 10 new locations in small towns this year
• ·Doctors recommended that people limit their intake of sugary drinks to prevent obesity