A new study showed teen social media use decreased by 8% in the past year with more time spent on outdoor activities

The postal service introduced a next-day delivery service for packages sent within the same stateA celebrity chef cooked a special meal for a charity event that raised $120000 for hunger relief

Researchers calculated that using public transit instead of driving reduces carbon emissions by 45%A city started a composting program for restaurants to turn food waste into fertilizerA snowstorm in the northeast dumped three feet of snow, closing schools and government offices for two days

A study showed that learning a musical instrument improves memory and brain function in kidsThe government passed a law to protect consumers from high fees charged by banks and credit card companies

A museum hosted a night event with live music, art displays, and food trucks

A local bakery started delivering fresh bread to local restaurants and cafes every morningResearchers found that eating fish high in omega-3 fatty acids can improve brain health

The city announced plans to repave 50 miles of roads and repair potholesA tech company launched a new smartphone with a better camera and longer battery life

A thunderstorm knocked down trees and power lines in several residential neighborhoodsThe government provided drought relief to farmers struggling with crop losses

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• ·Research shows that art therapy reduces PTSD symptoms in military veterans
• ·School newsletter shares student artwork and poetry
• ·The country’s inflation rate dropped to 1.8 percent due to lower energy prices
• ·Researchers found that reading physical books improves retention better than e-books
• ·A severe drought in the western region has led to water restrictions, with residents asked to limit water usage.
• ·A restaurant started offering chef’s table experiences where customers dine in the kitchen
• ·Veterinarian clinic offers free spay and neuter services for stray animals
• ·A study found fiction reading improves empathy and emotional intelligence in all ages
• ·A college sports team won a regional tournament, qualifying for the national championship for the first time
• ·A wildfire in the forest area was contained by firefighters after several days
• ·A famous athlete signed a new contract with a sports team
• ·A local theater company announced a new season featuring classic plays and original works by local playwrights
• ·A local farm started a community-supported agriculture program where members receive weekly produce boxes
• ·Archaeologists uncovered a collection of ancient artifacts at a dig site including pottery and jewelry
• ·A city repaired a historic building that will now be used as a community center
• ·A new museum dedicated to local history opened to the public today