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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• ·The school board decided to update the curriculum to include more practical courses
• ·A study found that watching nature documentaries can improve empathy and environmental awareness
• ·A study found that reading printed books is better for comprehension than e-books
• ·City hosts Fourth of July parade with floats from local organizations
• ·Track and field athletes win multiple gold medals at state championship
• ·Weather experts predicted that this year’s winter will be milder than usual
• ·A grocery store started selling pre-made meal kits with step-by-step recipes
• ·A hospital used telemedicine to provide medical care to patients in a remote village
• ·A tech startup raised $3 million in funding to develop its AI-powered language learning tool
• ·A major airline launched new routes to tropical destinations for winter travelers
• ·Police department launches campaign to reduce distracted driving
• ·A streaming service added a new collection of classic films to its library
• ·Fire department conducts safety drills in local schools
• ·The city council voted to build new library branches
• ·The government announced tax breaks for families who adopt children
• ·Researchers found that learning to play a musical instrument improves hand-eye coordination in kids