A study found that regular meditation can lower blood pressure by an average of 5 mmHg in adults with hypertension.

A city started a composting program for residents that turns food waste into garden fertilizerA snowstorm in the northwest dumped two feet of snow closing schools and government offices

A study showed that learning a second language at a young age improves cognitive developmentThe government passed a law to protect consumers from hidden fees on airline tickets and hotel staysA museum hosted a night event with live music and food trucks to attract young visitors

A local bakery started delivering fresh pastries to hotels and cafes in the downtown areaScientists discovered a new planet that orbits a star similar to our sun in the habitable zone

The transportation department announced plans to build a new bus terminal in the city center

A fashion brand released a limited-edition holiday collection featuring sustainable materialsA new movie starring a Hollywood A-lister broke box office records on its opening weekend

Researchers found that eating leafy green vegetables reduces the risk of age-related vision lossA city expanded its bike-sharing program to include electric bikes for longer trips

An airline announced it would offer free checked bags for passengers traveling with childrenA study showed that teachers who receive regular feedback improve their teaching skills faster

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• ·University scientists develop biodegradable packaging for fresh produce
• ·A team of researchers found that regular consumption of a certain fruit may lower the risk of heart disease by 20%.
• ·The government announced a tax cut for middle-income families, aiming to boost consumer spending.
• ·Online sales accounted for 35% of total retail transactions in the third quarter up from 28% last year
• ·A major airline announced plans to reduce carbon emissions by 40 percent by 2030
• ·A fashion brand announced it would stop using animal products in its clothing
• ·A city council discussed plans to make public transit more accessible for people with disabilities
• ·A major airline announced a renewable energy partnership to power flights with biofuel
• ·A bakery won first place at a regional food competition for its signature sourdough bread
• ·Bird watchers record sighting of endangered eagle in state park
• ·Coffee shop sources beans from fair-trade farms in Colombia
• ·Environmental activists protested against a new oil pipeline project in the northern wilderness
• ·The city held a street festival with live music, food stalls, and craft vendors
• ·A construction company used sustainable building materials to construct a new office building
• ·The government started a program to help small businesses use digital technology
• ·Heavy snow closed several schools and government offices in northern parts of the country