Researchers studied the effects of social media on self-esteem in teenage girls

Research shows that volunteering improves mental health and happinessPet sitting service expands to offer more flexible scheduling options

Park rangers lead guided hikes to teach visitors about local wildlifeNewspaper reports on success of local farmers market in supporting small farmsAstronomers release new images of distant galaxy taken by space telescope

Cross country team sets new school record at state competitionStudy finds that reading to young children helps develop language skills

Bakery offers new line of low sugar pastries for health conscious customers

Police department launches new app for reporting non emergency incidentsResearchers found that playing puzzle games can improve cognitive function in older adults

The city council voted to ban disposable vapes in public spacesAn oil company announced it will invest $5 billion in geothermal energy projects

A small boat capsized in a lake with all passengers rescued by a nearby rescue teamA study showed that eating breakfast within 90 minutes of waking can boost energy levels

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• ·Global oil prices dropped by 4% after OPEC announced plans to increase production next quarter
• ·A city installed more traffic lights at busy intersections to reduce accidents
• ·Swimming team breaks three national records at recent competition
• ·A major airline announced more summer flights to popular vacation destinations
• ·A city installed 15 new crosswalks with pedestrian-activated signals in busy commercial areas
• ·A new mobile app was launched that helps users find and book eco-friendly hotels and travel experiences
• ·The city council voted to ban disposable e-cigarettes in public spaces
• ·Book club selects Pulitzer Prize winning novel for monthly discussion
• ·A fire at a historic theater was contained by firefighters saving most of its original architecture
• ·A fashion store started offering online styling consultations for customers who prefer shopping from home
• ·A museum hosted a workshop on pottery making for adults
• ·Researchers calculated that using a reusable coffee cup saves over 200 disposable cups per year
• ·The stock market recovered after a short downturn caused by political tensions
• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine effective against multiple strains of a common virus
• ·Local firefighters responded to a chemical spill at a factory evacuating nearby residents as a precaution
• ·A photographer hosted an exhibition of black-and-white photos of the city’s historic downtown