Researchers found a link between regular meditation and improved focus

The police department started a campaign to teach seniors how to avoid phone scamsA major bookstore announced it will host monthly book clubs for different age groups

Doctors recommended that people with high blood pressure monitor their salt intakeThe community center offered free yoga classes for people with chronic painA new study showed that people who live in walkable neighborhoods have lower obesity rates

The city council voted to add more bike parking spaces in downtown areasA popular coffee chain announced it will open 20 new locations in small towns this year

Scientists created a new way to recycle old batteries into new ones

The school district decided to start the school day later to improve student attendanceA fire department responded to a small wildfire in a rural area and contained it before it spread to homes

A software company launched a new app that helps users learn a new language through interactive gamesA community garden hosted a "harvest festival" with live music and food made from garden produce

A fashion boutique started selling vintage clothing alongside new items to promote sustainable fashionA library hosted a "tech help" session for seniors that taught 50 people how to use smartphones and tablets

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• ·A fashion designer created a clothing line using recycled ocean plastic, raising $10k for ocean conservation
• ·The railway service added more cars to its trains to reduce overcrowding during peak hours
• ·A snowstorm in the northeast canceled over 900 flights and closed public transit
• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine effective against multiple strains of a common virus
• ·A study found that reading aloud to young children improves their language development
• ·Wrestling team wins state championship for fifth year
• ·The government announced plans to build 10,000 new affordable housing units next year
• ·The school district changed the school start time to 8:30 AM to let students get more sleep
• ·A grocery store started selling pre-cut fruit cups for on-the-go snacks
• ·A smartphone company launched a trade-in program, offering up to $500 for old devices to reduce electronic waste
• ·Engineers designed a new type of battery with longer lifespan
• ·A restaurant was featured on a national food show for its award-winning BBQ ribs
• ·The national weather service issued a warning for heavy rain in the next few days
• ·A local school held a charity event to raise money for children with cancer collecting over $68000
• ·A city launched a bike-sharing program with 500 bicycles available at 30 different stations
• ·Scientists discovered a new way to generate electricity from waste