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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• ·An energy company announced it will phase out coal power plants by 2035
• ·A farm started a CSA program where customers can buy weekly produce boxes
• ·A new species of fish was identified in a freshwater lake
• ·Volunteers organized a beach cleanup collecting 3 tons of plastic waste
• ·Local restaurants reported a 38% increase in customers during the summer tourist season
• ·A car manufacturer unveiled a new hybrid SUV that gets 60 miles per gallon on the highway
• ·A tech company announced a partnership with a car manufacturer to develop self - driving cars
• ·A construction company began work on a new highway bypass to reduce traffic in downtown areas
• ·A new study indicated that exercise can boost the immune system and reduce the risk of illness
• ·Researchers calculated that switching to LED lights can save households $100 a year on energy bills
• ·A new public hiking trail opened connecting three state parks spanning 18 miles
• ·A study in a top medical journal found daily exercise can improve mental health by reducing anxiety and depression symptoms
• ·A restaurant chain announced it would eliminate single-use plastics from all its locations
• ·A hotel added a rooftop bar with city skyline views, becoming a popular spot for locals
• ·Fashion show raises money for charity with designs from local designers
• ·A large telecom company invested $1.8 billion in expanding 5G network coverage to rural areas