A city launched a program to help homeless people find temporary housing and job training

Researchers discovered that spending time with pets reduces anxiety in adultsA music festival organizer added more stages to accommodate larger crowds

The city council voted to increase funding for public art installationsA major car manufacturer revealed its first fully electric SUV modelLocal police launched a campaign to prevent distracted driving

Scientists observed a rare astronomical event involving two passing cometsA charity organization started a program to provide free meals to elderly residents

The national opera company announced its upcoming season featuring classic productions

A new study showed that remote work improves employee productivity for some industriesA wildlife conservation group worked with local communities to protect forest habitats from deforestation

A software company offered a 30-day free trial of its program to attract new customersA city council approved plans to build a new water treatment plant to improve water quality

A charity organized a benefit concert featuring local musicians, raising $50,000 for a children’s hospitalA study found that reading printed books improves comprehension more than reading e-books for most readers

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• ·A new study revealed that practicing mindfulness meditation reduces symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder
• ·A university’s basketball team made it to the final four of a national tournament
• ·Lifestyle magazine shares tips for creating energy efficient homes
• ·Pet groomer introduces organic grooming products for sensitive skin in pets
• ·A taxi company added electric vehicles to its fleet cutting fuel costs by 40%
• ·Researchers found that playing musical instruments can improve brain function
• ·A community garden hosted a pumpkin carving contest during Halloween
• ·A national park extended summer hours
• ·Wrestling team wins state championship for fifth year
• ·A local farmers’ market started online ordering and delivery
• ·Juice bar uses cold press technology to preserve nutrients in fruit and vegetable juices
• ·A community organized a charity run to raise money for a local children’s hospital
• ·A construction company began work on a new apartment building that will include 200 affordable units
• ·Researchers created a fast test method for a common infectious disease
• ·A construction company finished building a new hospital wing for pediatric care
• ·A research team found that a certain type of tea may help lower cholesterol levels