The city council voted to add more benches and water fountains in public parks

A river in the south overflowed its banks causing damage to 50 farms and several roadsA study found that listening to music while exercising can improve performance by 15%

The government passed a law to raise the minimum age for buying tobacco products to 21A museum offered free admission to all visitors on national holidaysA local café started serving plant-based milk options like oat almond and soy milk

Researchers developed a new battery that is smaller lighter and more powerful than current onesThe railway service announced it would offer free coffee and tea to passengers during morning commutes

A new TV show became the most-watched program on its network within its first month

A study revealed that eating breakfast every day helps people maintain a healthy weightA cyclist won the national time trial championship with a time of 1 hour 12 minutes

A public library started lending e-readers pre-loaded with best-selling booksResearchers found that eating dark leafy greens can increase iron levels in anemic patients

The city announced it will install more public Wi-Fi hotspots in parks and plazasA tech company launched a new smartwatch that monitors blood sugar levels without needles

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• ·The national economy grew by 3.2% last quarter exceeding economists’ expectations
• ·A major retail company announced it will offer free shipping on all online orders regardless of the purchase amount
• ·Study shows that eating nuts as a snack reduces hunger between meals
• ·A bakery started delivering fresh bread to local hotels and restaurants
• ·A restaurant added a vegan menu with 15 new dishes
• ·A scientist discovered a new way to clean up oil spills using natural bacteria
• ·Engineers designed a new type of bridge that can withstand earthquakes up to magnitude 8.5
• ·A grocery store started offering meal prep kits with pre-chopped ingredients and easy-to-follow recipes
• ·A study found that playing video games in moderation can improve hand-eye coordination
• ·Study links lack of green spaces to increased stress levels in urban areas
• ·Police used drone technology to locate a missing hiker in a national park
• ·A school added a new course on environmental science to educate students about climate change and sustainability
• ·A tech company released an app that helps users track their carbon footprint and reduce waste
• ·A luxury hotel chain planned to renovate all its hotels in the next two years
• ·The stock market closed higher after a week of steady growth
• ·A grocery store started selling pre-cut fruit cups for healthy on-the-go snacks