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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• ·Library offers digital books and audiobooks for free download
• ·A famous writer gave a lecture at the local university
• ·City council votes to add more bike lanes on major roads to promote cycling
• ·A fire department educated 500 school children about fire safety during a visit to local schools
• ·A farm started selling its produce to a local grocery store chain
• ·A city added more bike racks in downtown areas
• ·Farmers report record harvest of heirloom tomatoes due to ideal summer rainfall
• ·Cross country team sets new school record at state championship meet
• ·A major retail company announced it will offer free shipping on all online orders regardless of the purchase amount
• ·Researchers developed a new battery that is smaller, lighter, and more powerful than current models
• ·A grocery store started selling plant-based meat alternatives in its frozen food section
• ·Scientists compare yields of organic and conventional farming methods
• ·A singer’s new album debuted at number one on global music charts
• ·Plant store offers indoor gardening workshops for apartment residents
• ·Doctors recommended regular health screenings to detect potential health issues early
• ·The city’s public library added more e-books for users to borrow online