A study found that regular meditation can lower blood pressure by an average of 5.6 mmHg in adults with hypertension

A bookstore started a book exchange where customers can swap used books for freeA city council voted to increase funding for public art installations in parks and plazas

A fashion brand released a new line of activewear designed for yoga and pilatesA hospital opened a new rehabilitation center for patients recovering from strokes and injuriesA school started an environmental club that organizes recycling drives and tree plantings

A tech company donated computers to a community center for after school tutoring programsA national park started a volunteer program to clean up litter from its beaches and trails

A bakery won a gold medal at an international baking competition for its sourdough bread

A construction project to build a new airport terminal with more gates beganResearchers found that spending time in nature reduces symptoms of anxiety and depression

Local hospitals reported a decrease in emergency room visits due to public health campaignsThe national space agency announced plans to send a new mission to explore Mars

A popular coffee chain introduced a new menu item made with locally sourced ingredientsScientists developed a new battery technology that charges faster and lasts longer

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• ·Scientists found that a certain bacteria helps plants fight diseases
• ·A charity organized a walkathon to raise money for cancer research
• ·A new video streaming service launched with exclusive content
• ·The city council voted to ban smoking in all public parks and beaches, with fines for violators starting at $100.
• ·An airline announced it would add more in-flight entertainment options for passengers
• ·The country’s export of technology goods increased by 22 percent this quarter
• ·A tech company allowed its employees to work from home three days a week which improved employee satisfaction
• ·A school district hired a new music teacher to start a marching band program
• ·Research indicates that walking barefoot on grass improves mood
• ·Engineers tested a new type of biodegradable building material for low-cost housing
• ·A local basketball team won the state championship after a come-from-behind victory in the final
• ·A high-level diplomatic delegation arrived in the capital to discuss trade disputes and climate action collaboration
• ·Astronomers find evidence of liquid water on distant exoplanet
• ·Fire department installs smoke detectors in elderly residents’ homes
• ·A tech company released a new productivity app that helps users manage their to-do lists
• ·A software company released a game app that was downloaded 300,000 times in its first month