A new study indicated that meditation can improve concentration and focus

Research finds that gardening improves mood in people with depressionPlant store offers tips for keeping houseplants alive

Park officials close certain trails to protect nesting wildlifeNewsletter gives advice on preparing for winter stormsScientists work with other countries to study global weather patterns

The government announced a new $520 million funding package to support small businesses affected by recent economic shiftsScientists at a top university discovered a potential breakthrough in treating Parkinson’s disease using stem cell therapy

A major airline revealed plans to add 22 new international routes next year to meet rising travel demand

Local authorities reported a 19% drop in crime rates over the past eight months citing enhanced community policingResearchers found that petting a dog for 10 minutes lowers blood pressure in stressed adults

The government started a program to help small businesses set up online storesA tech startup launched an app that tracks spending and helps users save money for goals

Doctors urged people to get eye exams every two years to check for vision problems and eye diseasesThe local museum hosted a lecture series with historians talking about the city’s history

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• ·The city’s public transport system launched a new app that tracks bus and train arrivals in real time
• ·City officials approved a $300 million project to upgrade public transportation, including new subway stations and bus routes.
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new sports complex with fields and courts for youth teams
• ·A tech company allowed employees to work four-day weeks, resulting in higher productivity
• ·TV network announces new crime drama series
• ·A smartphone company released a new model with a foldable screen and improved camera
• ·The government announced a ban on the sale of single-use plastic straws and utensils starting next year
• ·A construction company began work on a new highway extension that will reduce commute times by 25%
• ·A study found that listening to nature sounds can lower stress hormones in the human body
• ·A tech giant acquired a smaller startup specializing in AI technology in a deal worth $600 million
• ·The police department launched a program to build better relationships with community members
• ·A community organized a neighborhood potluck where residents brought dishes to share with their neighbors
• ·A tech company announced it will invest $670 million in research and development to create new AI technologies
• ·A pharmaceutical company began clinical trials for a new drug to treat Alzheimer’s disease
• ·The government announced a new grant program to support artists and cultural organizations affected by the pandemic
• ·A local farm started selling fresh eggs from free-range chickens at the farmers market