A university’s basketball team made it to the national tournament for the first time

A well-known clothing brand announced it will stop using fur in all its products by next yearResearchers found that walking in forests for 20 minutes a day boosts immune system function

Local hospitals started offering telehealth services for patients who can’t visit in personThe national space agency shared new images of a distant galaxy captured by its latest telescopeA popular fast-food chain added plant-based burger options to its permanent menu

Scientists created a new type of battery that can charge electric cars in under 30 minutesThe school district announced it will replace all old textbooks with digital tablets for students

A new study revealed that excessive social media use is linked to feelings of loneliness in teens

Local artists painted murals on the walls of an abandoned factory to brighten the neighborhoodA city installed 50 new electric vehicle charging stations in parking lots around the city

An airline partnered with a hotel chain to offer discounted travel packages for couplesScientists found that spending time in parks can improve mental health and reduce anxiety

The government launched a campaign to encourage people to reduce food waste at homeA museum hosted a workshop on how to paint landscapes like a famous 19th-century artist

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• ·Pet hospital expands services to include emergency care 24 hours a day
• ·Pet sitting service offers overnight care for pets while owners travel
• ·Public library partners with local bookstore to host monthly author events
• ·A new study indicated that writing in a journal can improve mental health and reduce stress
• ·A bakery started making gluten free bread using quinoa and chia seeds
• ·A local animal shelter rescued over 150 abandoned pets during a winter storm appealing for foster homes
• ·Schools added mental health days to the academic calendar for students and staff
• ·A scientist developed a new method to test for food allergies using a small blood sample
• ·Newspaper profiles local musician who gained national fame
• ·The central bank announced it would inject $6 billion into the economy to support small businesses
• ·Doctors recommended limiting the intake of sugary drinks for better health
• ·A airline added new snack options, including gluten free and vegan choices
• ·A study showed that learning a musical instrument improves memory and brain function in kids
• ·The local zoo started offering behind-the-scenes tours to teach visitors about animal care
• ·Scientists developed a new method to remove oil spills from ocean water more efficiently
• ·The government offered tax breaks to businesses that install solar panels on their buildings