A local YMCA started offering free swimming lessons for children from low-income families

Study finds that journaling helps people process difficult emotionsChocolate shop makes artisanal chocolates with local ingredients

Ambulance service adds new stations in underserved rural areasTV network announces new reality show about small business ownersResearch shows that regular dinners with friends boost mental health

Plant nursery sells native plants that support local pollinatorsLifeguards teach CPR to beachgoers during summer months

Bloggers attend conference to learn about social media trends

Mathematicians develop new formula to solve complex equationsA small business owner started selling handmade candles that were featured in a lifestyle magazine

A city installed new public art installations in downtown areas to attract touristsA scientist developed a new type of solar panel that is more efficient than current models

A pet rescue organization held a "puppy yoga" event to raise fundsA restaurant started offering "take-and-bake" meals for customers to cook at home

(责任编辑：文山壮族苗族自治州)

• ·Scientists discovered a new species of bird in a tropical rainforest with unique plumage
• ·Major retailers announced plans to extend holiday sales to meet high consumer demand
• ·A research study found that owning a pet can reduce symptoms of depression in adults
• ·A community organized a charity auction that raised $8000 for an animal shelter
• ·A scientist developed a new type of solar panel that is more efficient than current models
• ·A restaurant added a kids’ menu with healthy options like fruit cups and veggie sticks
• ·Study shows that drinking enough water reduces headaches
• ·A local farm started selling fresh-pressed apple cider at the farmers market during the fall months
• ·High school students created an app that helps seniors access local healthcare services
• ·The country’s export of agricultural products increased by 12 percent this quarter
• ·Scientists reported that coral reefs in some areas are starting to recover
• ·A new wildlife sanctuary opened to protect endangered wolves in the northern mountains
• ·A coffee shop started roasting its own beans on-site to ensure freshness for customers
• ·Tech giant Apple unveiled a new laptop with a more powerful chip and longer battery life
• ·A university’s soccer team made it to the national tournament for the first time
• ·A national forest service announced it will hire 50 additional rangers to patrol remote areas