A local artist painted a mural of local wildlife on the side of a community center

A new study revealed that adequate sleep improves students' academic performanceThe city implemented a new parking system to make parking easier

A major food company planned to reduce the amount of sugar in its productsScientists discovered a new way to generate electricity from wasteThe school board approved the construction of a new elementary school

Researchers found that interacting with pets can lower blood pressureThe government started a program to help small businesses use digital technology

A tech startup launched an app to help people manage their personal finances

Doctors urged people to get regular eye exams to detect vision problems earlyThe country’s GDP grew by 1.5 percent in the last quarter driven by service industries

A historical society opened a museum exhibit featuring vintage photographs of the cityResearchers found that playing musical instruments improves memory in older adults

A music festival announced it will use 100 percent renewable energy for next year’s eventThe city council voted to add more bike lanes to reduce traffic congestion

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• ·Scientists identified a gene that affects how the body metabolizes sugar and fat
• ·A study found that spending time with friends can lower stress hormones by 23%
• ·Art museum acquires rare painting by 19th century artist for its permanent collection
• ·A coffee roaster began selling small batch coffee beans sourced from sustainable farms
• ·A study published in a top medical journal found that daily exercise can improve mental health by reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression.
• ·A museum hosted a lecture on space exploration by an astronaut
• ·Engineers completed a new water treatment plant that provides clean drinking water to 200
• ·A farm started a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) program where members receive weekly produce boxes
• ·A coffee shop started using coffee grounds to fertilize plants in its outdoor seating area
• ·Track and field athletes set personal bests at regional invitational meet
• ·Volunteers planted over 10,000 trees in a local forest to restore damaged ecosystems
• ·A popular fast-food chain added a new line of healthy salads and wraps to its menu
• ·A pet shelter organized a fundraiser that raised $15,000 to cover medical costs for animals
• ·The postal service introduced a new express delivery option for packages that arrive within 24 hours
• ·A taxi company added electric vehicles to its fleet to reduce carbon emissions
• ·Physicists make breakthrough in developing quantum computers for commercial use