Researchers found that spending time with family improves overall happiness

Public transport companies introduced contactless payment optionsA major airline announced plans to reduce carbon emissions by 30 percent

The country’s education budget was increased by 10 percentA new art gallery featuring modern works opened in the city centerDoctors reported a decrease in smoking rates among young adults

A music festival announced its lineup of artists for next yearThe government introduced new regulations for food safety

A tech company released a new laptop with longer battery life

Weather forecasters warned of a possible hurricane approaching the coastBiologists develop new method to protect honeybees from pesticides

Gymnastics team wins first place at regional competitionStudy finds that using lavender essential oil reduces anxiety symptoms

Coffee shop sources coffee beans directly from small farms in Central AmericaMiddle school organizes field trip to science museum for students

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• ·An airline announced it would use more biofuel to power its planes
• ·Fashion show raises money for women’s shelter
• ·A café introduced a new seasonal drink made with locally harvested berries
• ·Clothing brand uses recycled denim to create new line of jackets
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new sports complex for youth sports
• ·A study found that a plant-based diet can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes by 36% compared to a meat-heavy diet
• ·The school board approved the construction of a new elementary school
• ·A local farm started selling pumpkins and gourds during the fall for Halloween and Thanksgiving decorations
• ·A community organized a festival to celebrate the region’s cultural heritage
• ·The public transit system added 35 new electric buses to its fleet to reduce carbon emissions
• ·Biologists track movement of elephant herds using GPS collars
• ·A farm started using drones to monitor crop health and reduce the use of pesticides by 25%
• ·A city banned plastic bags in all retail stores
• ·Physicists make progress in developing nuclear fusion as clean energy source
• ·Local schools hosted a science fair where students presented projects on environmental conservation
• ·A local school won a national award for its environmental education program