A study found that spending time with friends reduces the risk of depression in young adults

Local schools started offering after-school art programs for elementary students this weekA large telecom company invested $1.8 billion in expanding 5G network coverage to rural areas

A tropical depression formed in the Pacific Ocean prompting storm watches for island communitiesThe World Health Organization updated its list of essential medicines to include new HIV treatmentsA professional baseball player signed a seven-year contract worth $220 million with a new team

A new public bike path opened connecting downtown to suburban parks spanning 12 milesMarine researchers documented a rare sighting of humpback whales in a coastal bay

The government passed a law requiring food labels to include more detailed allergen information

A major comedy festival announced its lineup featuring 50 stand-up comedians from around the worldResearchers found that spending time in forests lowers blood pressure in adults

A famous singer performed a surprise concert for nurses and doctors at a city hospitalThe city’s public library added more e-books and online databases for students and researchers

Local businesses joined a campaign to reduce their carbon footprint by using renewable energyWeather conditions improved allowing outdoor sports events to resume after a week of rain

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• ·A major car brand announced plans to stop producing gasoline-powered cars by 2030
• ·A local school district announced it will provide free meals to all students next year regardless of family income
• ·A scientist published a research paper about a new way to treat Alzheimer’s disease
• ·A city council approved the construction of 300 new affordable housing units
• ·A tech company launched a new virtual reality game
• ·A charity organization organized a fundraiser gala with celebrity guests
• ·Hardware store expands inventory of eco friendly building materials and tools
• ·A gymnast won the all-around gold medal at the national championships with a near-perfect score
• ·Local farmers reported a bumper crop of apples this year due to favorable weather conditions
• ·The government provided grants to small businesses to upgrade to digital payment systems
• ·The national rugby team announced a new captain
• ·Researchers detected methane gas on a distant planet, suggesting possible biological activity
• ·A city held a fashion show featuring designs from local designers showcasing traditional textiles
• ·Local businesses reported a 25% increase in sales during the holiday season compared to the previous year
• ·A library started a book club for teens that focused on young adult fiction
• ·The local museum hosted a “science day” with hands-on experiments for kids and families