A research study showed that meditation helps reduce anxiety

A famous author was awarded a prestigious literary prize for their contributions to contemporary literatureLocal police launched a new initiative to reduce drunk driving setting up checkpoints across the city on weekends

Engineers built a prototype of a flying car which successfully completed its first test flightA new survey found that 83% of employees value work-life balance more than a high salaryA major hotel chain announced it will implement a zero-waste policy in all its hotels reducing landfill waste by 93%

A study found that spending time with pets lowers stress hormones and improves mood in adultsA local animal shelter organized an adoption event finding homes for over 72 dogs and cats

A tech startup released a new software tool that helps businesses manage remote teams more efficiently

The national basketball team lost their semi-final match in the international tournament ending their bid for the championshipA fashion brand launched a new line of activewear for women

A city installed more public Wi Fi hotspots in parks and community centersA research team studied the effects of air pollution on children’s lung development

A bookstore offered a subscription service where customers receive a new book every monthA farm started selling grass fed beef directly to consumers

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• ·A hospital used telemedicine to treat patients in remote areas who can’t travel
• ·The city council approved a $120 million project to build a new public library and community center
• ·A new study showed that social isolation can increase the risk of mental health problems
• ·Doctors urged parents to make sure their kids get all required vaccines before school starts
• ·A cyclist won the national road race championship after a 180-mile race
• ·A study found that listening to nature sounds can lower stress hormones in the human body
• ·A fire department taught local businesses how to create fire evacuation plans
• ·Public transport fares will increase by 5 percent from next year
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new sports complex for youth sports
• ·A heatwave in the southern states pushed temperatures to 45°C breaking a 100-year record
• ·Study reveals that early childhood education has long term benefits
• ·Train company upgrades fleet with faster and more comfortable carriages
• ·A clothing brand started using recycled materials to make its products
• ·The city’s public transport system announced it will add more night buses on weekends
• ·A software company released an update to its project management tool with new collaboration features
• ·A committee was formed to investigate allegations of misconduct against a senior government official