A study found that spending time with pets lowers stress hormones and improves mood in adults

A new study showed that students who get 8 hours of sleep a night get better gradesThe city installed a new parking app that lets users reserve spots and pay for parking online

A major food company announced it will cut sugar in its cereals by 30% over the next yearScientists created a device that generates electricity from food waste in homesThe school board approved plans to build a new middle school in the fast-growing northern neighborhood

Researchers found that petting a dog for 10 minutes lowers blood pressure in stressed adultsThe government started a program to help small businesses set up online stores

A tech startup launched an app that tracks spending and helps users save money for goals

Doctors urged people to get eye exams every two years to check for vision problems and eye diseasesChocolate shop creates artisanal chocolates with local ingredients

Ambulance service expands coverage to rural communities with new vehiclesTV network announces new reality show about farm life

Research shows that regular socializing improves mental health in seniorsPlant nursery sells native plants that support local pollinators

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• ·A team of engineers designed a new type of bridge that can withstand stronger earthquakes and extreme weather conditions.
• ·A new study indicated that meditation can improve concentration and focus
• ·A bakery switched to compostable packaging for all its products to reduce waste
• ·Research indicates that sunlight exposure helps reduce symptoms of seasonal depression
• ·A new movie broke box office records earning $100 million in its first weekend of release
• ·A farm used drones to monitor crop health and reduce pesticide use
• ·A tech company announced $500 million in AI research and development investment
• ·Research indicates that volunteering improves self esteem and happiness
• ·A library added new audio books and e-books to its collection for users to borrow online
• ·The government started a campaign to encourage citizens to vote in the upcoming local elections
• ·Researchers found that walking in forests can increase the number of immune cells in the body
• ·A famous clothing brand announced it will donate a portion of its profits to environmental causes
• ·A local school district announced it will provide free meals to all students next year regardless of family income
• ·A new report showed that the number of endangered species has decreased by 13.5% over the past five years thanks to conservation
• ·A new study revealed that adequate sleep improves students' academic performance
• ·A bookstore chain started a program to give free books to children in homeless shelters