Researchers found a link between regular meditation and improved focus

The police department started a campaign to teach seniors how to avoid phone scamsA major bookstore announced it will host monthly book clubs for different age groups

Doctors recommended that people with high blood pressure monitor their salt intakeThe community center offered free yoga classes for people with chronic painA new study showed that people who live in walkable neighborhoods have lower obesity rates

The city council voted to add more bike parking spaces in downtown areasA popular coffee chain announced it will open 20 new locations in small towns this year

Scientists created a new way to recycle old batteries into new ones

The school district decided to start the school day later to improve student attendanceA fire department responded to a small wildfire in a rural area and contained it before it spread to homes

A software company launched a new app that helps users learn a new language through interactive gamesA community garden hosted a "harvest festival" with live music and food made from garden produce

A fashion boutique started selling vintage clothing alongside new items to promote sustainable fashionA library hosted a "tech help" session for seniors that taught 50 people how to use smartphones and tablets

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• ·Archaeologists unearth ancient pottery fragments at site near historic village
• ·A popular coffee chain introduced a new menu item made with locally sourced ingredients
• ·The city council voted to increase funding for science and math programs in public schools
• ·The country’s unemployment rate dropped to its lowest level in five years
• ·Scientists successfully cloned an endangered animal to help preserve the species
• ·The government released a report showing improved air quality in urban areas
• ·Research indicates that early music lessons improve math skills in kids
• ·A charity launched a program to teach seniors how to video chat with family members
• ·A museum hosted a workshop on how to paint landscapes like a famous 19th-century artist
• ·A museum hosted a lecture by an astronaut who spent six months on the International Space Station
• ·A tennis player won a tournament after coming back from a set down in the final
• ·A construction company used 3D printing technology to build a small affordable home in two weeks
• ·The city hosted an international marathon with runners from over 30 countries
• ·A city banned the use of fireworks in residential areas to reduce noise pollution and fire risks
• ·The city council approved the construction of a new public library in the northern neighborhood
• ·A photographer captured photos of a local sunset that went viral on social media