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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• ·Pharmacy extends hours during flu season to serve more patients
• ·The government released a report showing a 18% improvement in air quality in urban areas
• ·The local theater group announced plans to perform a classic play in parks across the city
• ·The national weather service issued a tornado warning for midwestern states
• ·Doctors discovered a new blood test that can detect early signs of liver disease
• ·Retailers introduced mobile checkout apps to reduce lines during holiday shopping
• ·The city’s public transport system reduced fares for students and seniors
• ·Plant store offers indoor gardening workshops for apartment residents
• ·A scientist developed an eco-friendly battery that doesn’t use toxic materials
• ·Scientists captured rare footage of a endangered whale species in the deep waters of the Pacific Ocean
• ·A community organized a fundraiser that collected $15,000 to repair a local park
• ·Researchers discovered a new species of fish in a deep-sea trench off the coast of Japan
• ·The government passed a law to increase the minimum wage by $2.00 next year
• ·A study found that listening to audiobooks can improve reading comprehension in young adults
• ·A fashion store donated 10% of its holiday sales to a local children’s hospital
• ·A new study shows that reading improves mental well-being