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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• ·Scientists identified a new protein that helps the body fight off infections
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage citizens to recycle more plastic and paper
• ·Coast guard conducts hurricane preparedness drills along coastline
• ·A community garden hosted a herb drying workshop to teach residents how to preserve herbs
• ·The city introduced a bike-sharing program with electric bikes for longer trips
• ·A team of scientists successfully sent a spacecraft to explore a distant planet, aiming to gather data about its atmosphere and surface.
• ·Pet groomer specializes in grooming anxious pets with calm handling techniques
• ·A restaurant started offering happy hour specials on appetizers and cocktails
• ·A university awarded honorary degrees to two leaders in environmental science
• ·A new zoo exhibit featuring endangered species opened today
• ·A hospital opened a new pediatric cancer ward with private rooms for patients and families
• ·A toy company released a line of science kits that let kids conduct real experiments at home
• ·City officials approved a $300 million project to upgrade public transportation, including new subway stations and bus routes.
• ·A hotel started offering pet-friendly rooms with beds and bowls for guests’ animals
• ·Camera store offers workshop on photography skills for beginners
• ·A university research team studied the impact of social media on relationships