A new study revealed that pet owners have lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels than non-pet owners, according to a medical journal.

A new study revealed that exposure to natural light during the day improves sleep at nightThe city council approved plans to build a new sports complex with multiple facilities

A major airline announced plans to reduce its carbon footprint by using biofuelsScientists developed a new type of fertilizer that is better for the environmentThe school district announced a new program to support students with special needs

Researchers found that reading to young children helps develop language skillsThe government passed a law to increase the minimum wage for workers

A popular fashion brand announced a collaboration with a famous celebrity

Doctors discovered a new way to diagnose a serious illness at an earlier stageThe World Health Organization updated its list of essential medicines to include new diabetes treatments

A professional baseball player signed a six-year contract worth $195 million with a new teamA new public hiking trail opened connecting three state parks spanning 18 miles

Marine researchers documented a rare sighting of blue whales in a coastal sanctuaryThe government passed a law requiring food labels to include more detailed nutritional information

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• ·The government announced tax cuts for low-income families
• ·A global food safety organization issued guidelines to reduce food waste in restaurants and homes
• ·A grocery store started selling ugly produce at a discount to reduce food waste
• ·A clothing brand started using recycled materials to make its products
• ·The national tennis team won a major international competition
• ·The government started a program to help small businesses set up online stores and sell products digitally
• ·A national park reported record attendance during the summer months due to improved facilities
• ·The city council discussed ways to reduce traffic congestion during peak hours
• ·Tennis tournament attracts top players from 25 countries to coastal resort
• ·A group of environmental activists organized a protest to demand stricter regulations on plastic waste disposal
• ·Doctors developed a new treatment for Parkinson’s disease that slows the progression of the illness
• ·Scientists developed a new battery technology that charges faster and lasts longer
• ·The city introduced a parking app that lets users pay for parking with their phone
• ·The community center hosted a job fair for local residents
• ·The city council voted to increase funding for math and science programs in schools
• ·Doctors at a children’s hospital successfully performed a groundbreaking surgery to separate conjoined twins, a procedure that took 12 hours.