A cyclist broke the national record for the 50-kilometer race by 1.5 minutes

Tennis tournament attracts 10 former top 20 ranked players to competeStudy shows that gardening reduces symptoms of depression in older adults

Bakery introduces gluten free croissants made with rice flour and tapioca starchPolice department launches campaign to reduce speeding in school zonesOpera house partners with local orchestra for production of modern opera

Research indicates that learning a musical instrument improves listening skills in toddlersToy company creates interactive puzzle sets that teach geography to kids

Park rangers offer guided bird watching tours at dawn during migration season

Pharmacy provides free flu shot clinics at senior centers and community hallsDietitian recommends adding leafy greens to daily meals for iron and vitamin K

Bus company updates fleet with more fuel-efficient vehiclesPhotography exhibit focusing on urban wildlife opens at city gallery

Scientists test new vaccine for preventing childhood pneumoniaCommunity center provides free tutoring for students preparing for exams

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• ·A major music festival announced a cashless payment system to reduce food and drink wait times
• ·Mathematicians develop new formula to solve complex equations
• ·The city council banned the use of single-use plastic utensils in all restaurants
• ·Study reveals that using reusable bags reduces plastic waste by 80 percent
• ·A city launched a bike safety program for kids with free helmets and lessons
• ·A coffee shop started using compostable cups for all its drinks
• ·Local businesses joined a campaign to reduce energy use during peak hours
• ·A study found that regular meditation can lower blood pressure by an average of 5.9 mmHg in adults with hypertension
• ·Researchers developed a faster way to test for a common disease
• ·The city council voted to ban smoking in all public parks and beaches, with fines for violators starting at $100.
• ·A local restaurant won a national award for its innovative farm-to-table menu
• ·A hospital started a telemedicine program to provide care to patients in rural areas
• ·A snowstorm canceled over 500 flights and closed schools in the northeast
• ·Local farmers markets reported a surge in customers looking for organic produce
• ·Local schools organized a field trip to a science museum
• ·A team of marine biologists tagged dolphins to study their migration patterns