Scientists discovered that spending time in green spaces can reduce symptoms of ADHD in children

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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• ·A tech startup released a device that monitors blood pressure at home
• ·Running club hosts 10k race to raise money for local children’s hospital
• ·A tech company released a new tablet with a detachable keyboard for work and entertainment
• ·Paramedics use new portable defibrillators to save heart attack patients
• ·A construction company used recycled steel to build a new office building
• ·Gymnastics team wins first place at regional competition
• ·Sports league introduces new safety rules for youth athletes to prevent injuries
• ·The city announced it will install more public charging stations for electric vehicles
• ·Local police seized over $1.3 million worth of illegal drugs during a raid on a suspected trafficking ring
• ·A severe storm caused power outages in several neighborhoods across the state
• ·Education ministers from across the region agreed to implement a unified curriculum for primary and secondary schools
• ·A hotel chain started offering discounts to travelers who choose to stay during off-peak seasons
• ·A charity organization provided school supplies to children in need
• ·A new study found that spending time in nature can reduce stress levels and improve mental health.
• ·Researchers studied the effects of social media on relationships among teenagers
• ·A study showed that spending 20 minutes outdoors daily can improve mood and reduce anxiety