A study found that spending time with friends reduces the risk of depression in young adults

Local schools started offering after-school art programs for elementary students this weekA large telecom company invested $1.8 billion in expanding 5G network coverage to rural areas

A tropical depression formed in the Pacific Ocean prompting storm watches for island communitiesThe World Health Organization updated its list of essential medicines to include new HIV treatmentsA professional baseball player signed a seven-year contract worth $220 million with a new team

A new public bike path opened connecting downtown to suburban parks spanning 12 milesMarine researchers documented a rare sighting of humpback whales in a coastal bay

The government passed a law requiring food labels to include more detailed allergen information

A major comedy festival announced its lineup featuring 50 stand-up comedians from around the worldResearchers found that spending time in forests lowers blood pressure in adults

A famous singer performed a surprise concert for nurses and doctors at a city hospitalThe city’s public library added more e-books and online databases for students and researchers

Local businesses joined a campaign to reduce their carbon footprint by using renewable energyWeather conditions improved allowing outdoor sports events to resume after a week of rain

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• ·A tech startup raised $5 million in funding to expand its team and develop new features
• ·Weather forecasters warned of a cold snap that will bring freezing temperatures to the northern states
• ·An oil company announced plans to invest $5 billion in wind energy projects
• ·A study found weekly socializing with friends improves older adults’ mental well-being
• ·A school district announced plans to build a new high school to accommodate growing enrollment
• ·A company announced plans to make all its packaging 100% recyclable by 2025
• ·A restaurant started offering happy hour specials on appetizers and drinks from 4 to 6 PM daily
• ·Health officials issued a public warning about a recent outbreak of norovirus in local schools
• ·A tech startup launched an app that connects people with local volunteer opportunities
• ·The transportation department repaired a section of highway that had been damaged by flooding
• ·Dance school puts on holiday performance with live music
• ·A new survey found that 85% of employees value work-life balance more than a high salary
• ·A hospital opened a new rehabilitation center for patients recovering from strokes and spinal cord injuries
• ·Research indicates that spending time with friends improves overall well being
• ·The country’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.5 percent the lowest in 20 years
• ·A local fire department held a fire safety workshop for residents, teaching them how to prevent and respond to fires.