A severe hurricane made landfall on the southeastern coast, bringing strong winds and heavy rain to the area.

The World Bank provided funding to improve sanitation systems in rural villagesA tennis player returned to competition after a year-long injury and won a minor tournament

A museum hosted a special exhibit on ancient Egyptian history with artifacts on loan from overseasResearchers found that stress can weaken the immune system and increase susceptibility to illnessThe city banned single-use plastic utensils in all restaurants and food service establishments

An oil company announced it will build a new carbon capture facility at its refineryA small plane crashed in a field near an airport with the pilot and passengers rescued safely

A study showed that eating more vegetables can reduce the risk of developing certain cancers

The postal service introduced a new express delivery option for packages that arrive within 24 hoursA global organization launched a campaign to end child labor aiming to help 13 million children by 2030

A local school held a science fair with students presenting projects on renewable energy and space explorationA study found that listening to music while working increases productivity by up to 18% in some people

The national parliament passed a new law to protect consumers from false advertising imposing heavy fines on violatorsA major airline announced it will partner with a renewable energy company to power its flights with biofuel

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• ·Global researchers find new link between gut bacteria and immune system strength
• ·A new study revealed that air pollution from cars affects children’s lung development by age 5
• ·Research indicates that gratitude practices reduce symptoms of depression
• ·A local café hosted a fundraiser for a local school’s music program
• ·A city announced it will install 50 new electric vehicle charging stations downtown
• ·Researchers found that eating a small amount of dark chocolate daily improves blood flow
• ·A tech company said it will adopt a 4-day workweek for all employees starting next quarter
• ·The national postal service said it will increase delivery speeds with most packages now arriving within 1-2 days
• ·A software company announced it will allow employees to work from any location worldwide
• ·A city started a composting program for restaurants to turn food waste into fertilizer
• ·A famous singer announced a world tour, with concerts scheduled in 30 countries over the next year.
• ·Research shows that regular dinners with friends boost mental health
• ·A scientist received a grant to continue their research on a cure for a rare disease
• ·A software company announced plans to hire 150 new employees over the next six months
• ·A study found that owning a pet improves mental health in seniors
• ·A large energy company invested $3.1 billion in solar panel projects across the southwest