Researchers found that a plant-based diet can lower blood pressure in hypertensive patients

Fire department conducts safety drills in local schoolsCoffee chain introduces new sustainable packaging for takeaway drinks

Biologists study migration patterns of birds using tracking devicesBookstore hosts author signing event for newly released novelResearch indicates that meditation reduces symptoms of anxiety

Car manufacturer unveils new electric vehicle with longer battery lifeVolunteer group helps rebuild homes damaged by natural disaster

Radio station launches new program focused on local news and events

Chemists develop new material that is both strong and biodegradableA study showed that online learning can provide more flexible education options for students with disabilities

The space agency announced plans to study the surface of Mars for signs of past lifeLocal businesses donated goods and services to a charity auction benefiting a children’s hospital

The United Nations released a report on the effects of climate change on coastal communitiesA cyclist set a new national record for the fastest time in a 100-kilometer race

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• ·Track and field athletes set personal bests at regional invitational meet
• ·A group of countries signed an agreement to protect 30% of the world’s oceans by 2030
• ·Art gallery showcases works by emerging local artists
• ·The stock market recovered quickly after a short period of uncertainty
• ·Study reveals that family vacations strengthen parent child relationships
• ·A fashion brand collaborated with a celebrity to design a clothing line
• ·A school district started a program to help students with learning disabilities
• ·Astronomers share new images of distant galaxy captured by space telescope
• ·A school started a music program where students learn to play wind instruments
• ·Scientists created a new type of battery that can store 50% more energy than current models
• ·A hurricane brought 100 mph winds to coastal areas damaging piers and boardwalks
• ·Researchers found that regular consumption of berries may slow age related memory decline
• ·A taxi company added wheelchair-accessible vehicles to its fleet to better serve customers with disabilities
• ·A hospital started a pain management program for patients with chronic conditions
• ·The police department launched a new app that lets residents report traffic violations with photos
• ·An environmental organization reported that the number of endangered sea turtles has increased by 30% over the past decade