The national space agency announced plans to send a new mission to explore Mars

Study reveals that family meals reduce childhood obesity ratesFlorist delivers free flowers to senior centers on Mother’s Day

Fire department gives away free fire safety kits to familiesBook publisher launches new series of adventure books for middle schoolersResearch finds that outdoor play improves motor skills in young children

Car dealership offers test drives of new hybrid vehiclesCommunity hosts festival with live music and local food vendors

Radio station holds fundraiser to support local animal shelter

Engineers create water filter that removes bacteria and contaminantsA library started a storytime program for toddlers that meets twice a week

A farm began using hydroponics to grow vegetables indoors year-roundA fire department purchased new equipment to improve its ability to respond to emergencies

A software company updated its privacy policy to give users more control over their dataA community organized a festival to celebrate the region’s cultural heritage

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• ·Researchers found that eating garlic regularly can lower blood pressure in people with hypertension
• ·Farmers reported a bumper crop of apples due to ideal weather conditions this year
• ·Bus company adds new routes to connect suburban areas to downtown
• ·A major retail chain revealed it will open 20 new stores in small towns across the country
• ·A school district bought new computers for all classrooms
• ·Researchers found that stress can weaken the immune system and increase susceptibility to illness
• ·The city council approved a plan to expand the subway system
• ·A new report showed that renewable energy jobs have increased by 30% over the past two years
• ·A study found that children who play musical instruments perform better in math and science classes
• ·A software company released an update to its popular app that added new features requested by users
• ·A new high-speed train service started operating between two major cities
• ·A bakery introduced vegan donuts with fruit glazes, becoming its top-selling item
• ·The stock market reached a new all-time high on Friday driven by strong earnings from tech and healthcare firms
• ·A supermarket chain started a program to sell “ugly” fruits and vegetables at a discounted price
• ·A professional basketball player signed a record-breaking $250 million contract with a new team, making it the largest deal in league history.
• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine that is effective against multiple strains of a common virus