Car companies announced a partnership to develop self-driving shuttle services for cities

The national opera company announced a tour of small towns to make opera more accessibleA new study showed that spending time in nature reduces symptoms of depression

Engineers designed a new type of solar-powered water heater for rural homesLocal businesses hosted a job fair for recent high school and college graduatesA professional athlete donated sports equipment to underprivileged youth programs

The government introduced new laws to protect workers from unfair labor practicesA bookstore chain started a program to donate books to prisons and community centers

Weather experts reported that this year’s spring has been the wettest in 50 years

A team of veterinarians provided free spay and neuter services to low-income pet ownersJuice bar adds new menu items made with local seasonal fruits

Animal shelter organizes adoption event to find homes for 50 petsNewspaper reports on increase in small business startups in the area

Astronomers spot new planet that could support life in distant solar systemRunning club hosts 5k race to raise money for local charity

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• ·A study found that spending time with friends can lower stress hormones by 27%
• ·A clothing brand announced it will donate a portion of its sales to environmental conservation groups
• ·Doctors recommended that people over 50 get regular bone density tests to prevent osteoporosis
• ·A research study showed that meditation helps reduce anxiety
• ·Study finds that reading to kids increases their vocabulary
• ·A soccer team signed a star player from a European league for a record $150 million
• ·A charity collected donations of toys for children in hospitals
• ·The police department launched a new initiative to reduce speeding in residential neighborhoods
• ·A tech company announced it would donate a portion of its profits to environmental organizations
• ·Scientists develop new vaccine to protect against animal borne illnesses
• ·A tech company started a program to train young people in coding
• ·Volunteers planted over 10,000 trees in a local forest to restore damaged ecosystems
• ·A major bank announced it will offer low-interest loans to small businesses owned by women and minorities
• ·A team of researchers found that regular consumption of a certain fruit may lower the risk of heart disease by 20%.
• ·A new bike-sharing program launched in the city providing 1000 bikes at 50 stations
• ·The national basketball team lost their semi-final match in the international tournament ending their bid for the championship