A new study revealed that people who live alone have higher rates of high blood pressure

Health officials issued a warning about a rise in cases of Lyme disease in wooded suburban areasA city council voted to convert a vacant lot into a community garden for local residents

A study showed that spending 20 minutes a day in sunlight improves vitamin D levels and moodA famous singer announced a world tour with concerts in 40 countries over the next 18 monthsThe military deployed troops to help distribute food and water in areas hit by a severe hurricane

A school district decided to extend the school day by 30 minutes to add more art and music classesA startup company launched an app that connects users with local handymen for home repairs

A heatwave in the southern states pushed temperatures to 108 degrees prompting heat advisories

Researchers created a biodegradable plastic bag that breaks down in soil within three monthsA tech company said it will adopt a 4-day workweek for all employees starting next quarter

A new report showed global tourism numbers returned to pre-pandemic levels this yearA local theater company announced a new season featuring classic plays and original works

A study found drinking plenty of water improves concentration and productivity in office workersThe government announced plans to upgrade rural internet infrastructure to match urban speeds

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• ·Researchers found that reading fiction can improve empathy in readers
• ·Firefighters contained a large-scale wildfire in the western region after five days of intensive efforts
• ·A construction company finished building a new hospital wing for pediatric care
• ·A popular online retailer offered free two-day shipping on all orders during its annual sale
• ·A tech company released a new app that helps users track their carbon footprint
• ·The postal service introduced a new tracking app that lets users see where their packages are in real time
• ·A farm started selling honey from its own beehives at local stores and markets
• ·Researchers found that spending time in forests lowers stress levels
• ·A farm began using hydroponics to grow vegetables indoors year-round
• ·Scientists developed a new vaccine to protect livestock from a deadly virus
• ·The city council voted to increase funding for after-school programs in public schools
• ·The police department launched a new app that allows users to report suspicious activity anonymously
• ·The government announced plans to build a new airport terminal to handle increased passenger traffic
• ·A fashion store started a clothing swap program to encourage sustainable fashion practices
• ·A severe storm caused power outages in several neighborhoods across the state
• ·A farm started selling honey sticks as a healthy snack for kids