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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• ·A study found that spending time with grandchildren reduces depression in elderly adults
• ·The country’s export of tech products set a new record this year
• ·Scientists have discovered a new species of insect that aids in pollinating rare wildflowers
• ·A new study showed that social isolation is harmful to physical and mental health
• ·A national park closed a trail for maintenance
• ·A major bank announced it will offer low-interest loans to small businesses owned by women and minorities
• ·Doctors reported a decrease in smoking rates among young adults
• ·A school district announced it will provide free school supplies to all elementary students next year
• ·A study revealed that eating breakfast every day can improve concentration in schoolchildren
• ·Archaeologists discovered ancient tools made from bone in a cave system
• ·Researchers discovered that eating dark chocolate daily may improve brain function in adults
• ·A local community organized a festival to celebrate cultural diversity, featuring music, dance, and food from different countries.
• ·City officials revealed plans to build a new park in the downtown area featuring walking trails and a community garden
• ·A tech firm partnered with a university to research ways to make AI more ethical and safe
• ·A bakery started making sourdough bread that ferments for 48 hours
• ·Research finds that learning to play an instrument improves hand eye coordination