A study found that spending time with friends reduces the risk of depression in young adults

Local schools started offering after-school art programs for elementary students this weekA large telecom company invested $1.8 billion in expanding 5G network coverage to rural areas

A tropical depression formed in the Pacific Ocean prompting storm watches for island communitiesThe World Health Organization updated its list of essential medicines to include new HIV treatmentsA professional baseball player signed a seven-year contract worth $220 million with a new team

A new public bike path opened connecting downtown to suburban parks spanning 12 milesMarine researchers documented a rare sighting of humpback whales in a coastal bay

The government passed a law requiring food labels to include more detailed allergen information

A major comedy festival announced its lineup featuring 50 stand-up comedians from around the worldResearchers found that spending time in forests lowers blood pressure in adults

A famous singer performed a surprise concert for nurses and doctors at a city hospitalThe city’s public library added more e-books and online databases for students and researchers

Local businesses joined a campaign to reduce their carbon footprint by using renewable energyWeather conditions improved allowing outdoor sports events to resume after a week of rain

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• ·The city council voted to ban disposable e-cigarettes in public spaces
• ·Research shows that regular stretching reduces muscle pain after exercise
• ·Newsletter provides advice on preparing homes for winter weather
• ·A team of archaeologists uncovered ancient tools used by early humans
• ·Fitness center adds new cardio equipment and weight training machines
• ·A museum unveiled a new exhibit showcasing rare artifacts from a 2,000-year-old civilization
• ·A fast-food chain announced it will reduce the amount of sugar in its children’s meals
• ·The city introduced a bike - sharing program to encourage eco - friendly transportation
• ·Engineers designed a new type of solar-powered water heater for rural homes
• ·A research study found that eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables can lower the risk of certain types of cancer.
• ·The government passed a law to protect consumers from hidden fees on airline tickets and hotel stays
• ·Candle company donates portion of sales to environmental conservation groups
• ·Yoga studio offers classes for people with chronic pain
• ·A tornado touched down in a small town destroying 20 homes and a local elementary school
• ·The postal service announced it would hire 6000 temporary workers to handle holiday mail
• ·A taxi company added wheelchair-accessible vehicles to its fleet to better serve all customers