A local artist painted a mural of local wildlife on the side of a community center

A new study revealed that adequate sleep improves students' academic performanceThe city implemented a new parking system to make parking easier

A major food company planned to reduce the amount of sugar in its productsScientists discovered a new way to generate electricity from wasteThe school board approved the construction of a new elementary school

Researchers found that interacting with pets can lower blood pressureThe government started a program to help small businesses use digital technology

A tech startup launched an app to help people manage their personal finances

Doctors urged people to get regular eye exams to detect vision problems earlyThe country’s GDP grew by 1.5 percent in the last quarter driven by service industries

A historical society opened a museum exhibit featuring vintage photographs of the cityResearchers found that playing musical instruments improves memory in older adults

A music festival announced it will use 100 percent renewable energy for next year’s eventThe city council voted to add more bike lanes to reduce traffic congestion

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• ·Tech firm Microsoft unveiled a new software tool to help businesses manage remote teams
• ·Schools added mental health workshops to the academic calendar for students and staff
• ·A tech company unveiled a new virtual reality headset for gaming and education
• ·Biologists develop new pesticide that targets pests without harming bees
• ·A photographer hosted a family photo day that offered affordable sessions for 50 families
• ·A small business owner started a loyalty program where customers earn points for referrals
• ·The national hockey team won a crucial match against their rivals
• ·The local library expanded its collection of digital books and resources
• ·Study reveals that family game nights improve communication between children and parents
• ·A celebrity chef appeared on a cooking show to demonstrate how to make a holiday feast
• ·A severe drought in the western region has led to water restrictions with residents asked to limit water usage
• ·Researchers found that eating more fruits reduces the risk of certain diseases
• ·A tech company released a software update to fix security issues in its popular app
• ·A fast-food chain announced it will reduce the amount of sugar in its children’s meals
• ·A research study found that using public transit instead of driving can reduce an individual’s carbon footprint by 60%.
• ·Researchers found that eating fish regularly can improve brain function in young children