A study found that spending time with friends reduces the risk of depression in young adults

Local schools started offering after-school art programs for elementary students this weekA large telecom company invested $1.8 billion in expanding 5G network coverage to rural areas

A tropical depression formed in the Pacific Ocean prompting storm watches for island communitiesThe World Health Organization updated its list of essential medicines to include new HIV treatmentsA professional baseball player signed a seven-year contract worth $220 million with a new team

A new public bike path opened connecting downtown to suburban parks spanning 12 milesMarine researchers documented a rare sighting of humpback whales in a coastal bay

The government passed a law requiring food labels to include more detailed allergen information

A major comedy festival announced its lineup featuring 50 stand-up comedians from around the worldResearchers found that spending time in forests lowers blood pressure in adults

A famous singer performed a surprise concert for nurses and doctors at a city hospitalThe city’s public library added more e-books and online databases for students and researchers

Local businesses joined a campaign to reduce their carbon footprint by using renewable energyWeather conditions improved allowing outdoor sports events to resume after a week of rain

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• ·A singer released a new album that topped music charts within a week
• ·A toy company released a line of science kits that let kids conduct real experiments at home
• ·A study found sleep improves athletic performance
• ·A new study showed that listening to upbeat music while working out increases endurance
• ·The national weather service issued a warning for heavy rain and possible flooding
• ·Archaeologists found a set of ancient pottery vessels believed to be 4000 years old in a desert cave
• ·Scientists observed a significant increase in coral growth in protected ocean areas
• ·Chemists develop new sunscreen formula that is reef safe and water resistant for 8 hours
• ·The national weather service warned of a possible tornado in the central states this weekend
• ·A local school held a charity event to raise money for children with cancer collecting over $70000
• ·A university basketball team qualified for the national tournament after winning their regional game
• ·A farm sold fresh flowers at the farmers market
• ·The postal service introduced a next-day delivery service for packages sent within the same state
• ·Researchers published a study showing that daily walking improves joint health in middle-aged adults
• ·A jewelry designer started selling their handmade pieces online and now ships to 25 countries
• ·The school district announced plans to hire more teachers