A new study revealed that pet owners have lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels than non-pet owners, according to a medical journal.

A new study revealed that exposure to natural light during the day improves sleep at nightThe city council approved plans to build a new sports complex with multiple facilities

A major airline announced plans to reduce its carbon footprint by using biofuelsScientists developed a new type of fertilizer that is better for the environmentThe school district announced a new program to support students with special needs

Researchers found that reading to young children helps develop language skillsThe government passed a law to increase the minimum wage for workers

A popular fashion brand announced a collaboration with a famous celebrity

Doctors discovered a new way to diagnose a serious illness at an earlier stageThe World Health Organization updated its list of essential medicines to include new diabetes treatments

A professional baseball player signed a six-year contract worth $195 million with a new teamA new public hiking trail opened connecting three state parks spanning 18 miles

Marine researchers documented a rare sighting of blue whales in a coastal sanctuaryThe government passed a law requiring food labels to include more detailed nutritional information

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• ·Local schools added lessons about climate change to their science curriculum
• ·Hardware store expands inventory of eco friendly building materials and tools
• ·A tech company said it will release a new smartphone with a foldable screen set to hit stores next quarter
• ·A bookstore hosted a poetry reading featuring local poets and spoken word artists
• ·International aid groups sent medical supplies and food to a region hit by a severe earthquake
• ·The public transit system started offering free rides for passengers who use reusable transit cards
• ·The city hosted an international marathon with runners from over 30 countries
• ·Biologists develop bee-safe pesticide
• ·The government provided financial assistance to small businesses affected by a recent storm
• ·A library started offering storytime for seniors where volunteers read aloud to elderly community members
• ·Researchers studied the effects of social media on interpersonal relationships
• ·A renowned artist’s latest exhibition opened to critical praise attracting over 13500 visitors on its first weekend
• ·The government passed regulations to limit the amount of sodium in processed foods
• ·Doctors developed a new treatment for asthma that works faster and has fewer side effects
• ·A fashion brand released a limited-edition collection to celebrate its 50th anniversary
• ·Local businesses hosted a craft fair where artisans sold handmade jewelry and pottery