A city added more bike lanes to connect residential areas to downtown

The school district announced it will hire more counselors to support students’ mental healthA new study showed that excessive use of smartphones can cause eye strain and headaches

Local artists painted colorful murals on the walls of a community center to brighten the spaceThe government offered grants to businesses that develop new technologies for clean energyA large bookstore opened a new location with a dedicated children’s section and storytime events

Researchers found that learning a second language at a young age improves cognitive abilitiesThe city implemented a new program to collect and recycle food waste from households

A famous singer announced a world tour to promote their latest album next year

Doctors developed a new treatment for migraines that reduces the frequency of attacksThe space agency announced plans to send a probe to study Jupiter’s moons

Local businesses sponsored a youth sports league for children ages 5 to 12The United Nations released a report on the impact of plastic pollution on marine life

A cyclist broke the national record for the 50-kilometer race by 2 minutesA library added new digital tools for students to access research databases

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• ·A study found that spending time with friends can lower stress hormones by 27%
• ·Researchers discovered a new species of fish in a deep-sea trench off the coast of Japan
• ·A renowned author released their highly anticipated novel, which quickly became a bestseller on international book lists.
• ·Study finds that learning sign language improves communication skills in kids
• ·A library started offering book delivery services to homebound seniors and people with disabilities
• ·Candle company releases holiday scents like pine and cranberry
• ·Local police launched a drunk driving reduction initiative with weekend city checkpoints
• ·Chemists develop new sunscreen that is safe for coral reefs
• ·Online retailer offers free shipping for orders over $50
• ·The country’s export of electronic goods increased by 20 percent in the last quarter
• ·A sports league added a new team from a small city
• ·A popular music artist released a new album which topped the charts in over 25 countries within 24 hours
• ·A major food company announced plans to reduce the amount of sugar in its products
• ·Local residents celebrated the opening of a new community center which includes a gym library and youth club
• ·A new hotel opened near the airport to accommodate business travelers
• ·The national soccer team won a crucial match, securing their spot in next year’s international tournament.