A new study revealed that pet owners have lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels than non-pet owners, according to a medical journal.

A new study revealed that exposure to natural light during the day improves sleep at nightThe city council approved plans to build a new sports complex with multiple facilities

A major airline announced plans to reduce its carbon footprint by using biofuelsScientists developed a new type of fertilizer that is better for the environmentThe school district announced a new program to support students with special needs

Researchers found that reading to young children helps develop language skillsThe government passed a law to increase the minimum wage for workers

A popular fashion brand announced a collaboration with a famous celebrity

Doctors discovered a new way to diagnose a serious illness at an earlier stageThe World Health Organization updated its list of essential medicines to include new diabetes treatments

A professional baseball player signed a six-year contract worth $195 million with a new teamA new public hiking trail opened connecting three state parks spanning 18 miles

Marine researchers documented a rare sighting of blue whales in a coastal sanctuaryThe government passed a law requiring food labels to include more detailed nutritional information

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• ·The government announced plans to repair aging roads and bridges in rural areas
• ·An oil company announced it will invest $8.5 billion in hydrogen fuel technology over the next decade
• ·A hospital launched a smoking cessation program with free nicotine replacement therapy
• ·A professional basketball player signed a five-year contract worth $210 million with a hometown team
• ·A soccer club signed a star player for a record $150 million transfer fee
• ·A software company launched a new app that helps users track their fitness goals
• ·A tech startup raised $150 million to develop artificial intelligence tools for the healthcare industry
• ·A software company updated its program to work with new operating systems
• ·Local businesses hosted a street fair with live music and food vendors to attract customers
• ·Engineers completed a new water treatment plant that provides clean drinking
• ·Scientists successfully cloned an endangered animal to help preserve the species
• ·A research study showed that getting enough sleep can improve academic performance
• ·Research shows that laughter therapy reduces chronic pain in elderly patients
• ·A construction company began work on a new highway bypass to reduce traffic in downtown areas
• ·A study found that children who play video games with their parents have stronger family bonds
• ·A new report showed that the number of electric vehicles on the road has doubled in the past two years