A study found that spending time with pets lowers stress hormones and improves mood in adults

A new study showed that students who get 8 hours of sleep a night get better gradesThe city installed a new parking app that lets users reserve spots and pay for parking online

A major food company announced it will cut sugar in its cereals by 30% over the next yearScientists created a device that generates electricity from food waste in homesThe school board approved plans to build a new middle school in the fast-growing northern neighborhood

Researchers found that petting a dog for 10 minutes lowers blood pressure in stressed adultsThe government started a program to help small businesses set up online stores

A tech startup launched an app that tracks spending and helps users save money for goals

Doctors urged people to get eye exams every two years to check for vision problems and eye diseasesChocolate shop creates artisanal chocolates with local ingredients

Ambulance service expands coverage to rural communities with new vehiclesTV network announces new reality show about farm life

Research shows that regular socializing improves mental health in seniorsPlant nursery sells native plants that support local pollinators

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• ·A small plane made an emergency landing in a field with all passengers escaping unharmed
• ·Hardware store sells rain barrels to help homeowners conserve water
• ·A heatwave in the western states pushed temperatures to 113°F forcing schools to close early
• ·A restaurant introduced a weekend brunch menu with homemade hash and avocado toast
• ·Scientists developed a new type of battery that can charge electric vehicles in under 30 minutes
• ·A music festival organizer announced that all proceeds from next year’s event will go to wildlife conservation
• ·A global tech giant revealed plans to invest $2 billion in renewable energy projects to cut its carbon footprint by 40% by 2030
• ·A bookstore chain expanded its online services to offer digital book rentals
• ·A farm invested in a new irrigation system that reduced water usage by 30% while increasing crop yields
• ·A global climate change summit concluded with 112 countries committing to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 51% by 2030
• ·Dance school puts on holiday performance with live music
• ·A community organized a charity run that raised $12,000 for a local children’s hospital
• ·Scientists developed a new type of pesticide that only targets harmful insects
• ·The city hosted an international sports tournament attracting teams from around the world
• ·A startup launched an app that helps users find local farmers markets and farm stands
• ·A river in the south overflowed its banks, causing damage to 60 farms and several roads