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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• ·Scientists developed a new method to convert plastic waste into fuel
• ·A local bakery won a national award for its signature pastry at a food industry event
• ·Physicists study black holes to understand universe formation
• ·A charity walk raised funds for medical research into childhood diseases
• ·Scientists discovered that lack of sleep will affect people's work efficiency
• ·A coffee roaster began selling small batch coffee beans sourced from sustainable farms
• ·Consumer confidence index rose by 5 points in October indicating improved optimism about the economic outlook
• ·A museum hosted a vintage car exhibit
• ·A large bookstore chain opened a new branch in the shopping district
• ·A university research team found that listening to classical music can improve memory retention in students
• ·Government allocates $20 million to upgrade rural internet infrastructure
• ·A software company launched a new tool that helps small businesses create professional invoices
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage people to vote in the upcoming election
• ·A popular singer announced a world tour starting in June
• ·Toy store hosts character meet and greet event for kids during weekend
• ·A city launched a bike safety program to teach children how to ride bikes safely