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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• ·A library’s graphic novel section became the most borrowed collection for teens
• ·Teachers receive new software to create interactive digital lessons
• ·A small plane crashed in a field near an airport with the pilot and passengers rescued safely
• ·A farm invested in a new greenhouse to grow vegetables year-round and supply local markets in the winter
• ·Research finds that gardening reduces stress in working adults
• ·Weather conditions improved allowing a canceled sports event to be rescheduled
• ·Coast guard rescues stranded hikers from coastal trail during storm
• ·A team of engineers completed a project to upgrade the city’s sewage system
• ·Engineers built a prototype of a flying car which successfully completed its first test flight
• ·A car dealership reported a 40% increase in sales of electric vehicles compared to last year
• ·Physicists make progress in developing nuclear fusion as clean energy source
• ·Researchers studied how exercise affects brain health
• ·A photographer hosted a family photo day that offered affordable sessions for 50 families
• ·A local bakery won a national award for its artisanal bread, which is made using traditional methods and local ingredients.
• ·Book publisher launches new children’s book series about animal conservation
• ·Book club discusses novel about climate change and environmental activism