A construction company began work on a new apartment building that will include 200 affordable units

A major airline offered 50% off flights for families traveling with children under 12Scientists developed a battery that uses recycled materials and is easier to dispose of

The school district launched an anti-bullying program that teaches students empathy and respectResearchers found that eating fish twice a week improves brain function in young childrenThe government passed a law that requires companies to clearly label all ingredients in products

A tech company announced it will move its headquarters to a smaller city to reduce costsDoctors created a new allergy treatment that reduces symptoms for up to two years

The community organized a beach cleanup that collected 5 tons of trash and plastic

A new study showed that meditating for 10 minutes a day improves focus at workPolice arrested seven individuals suspected of running a fraudulent online shopping scheme

The national weather service issued a flood warning for rivers in the southern regionHigh school students created an app that helps seniors access local healthcare services

A credit union announced it will offer student loans with no application fees or prepayment penaltiesMedical researchers found that regular strength training can reduce the risk of osteoporosis in women

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• ·A large retail store announced it will raise its minimum wage to $18 per hour, benefiting over 20,000 employees nationwide.
• ·Researchers found that gardening can reduce symptoms of depression by 35%
• ·A bank announced it will offer student loan refinancing with 0% interest for the first year
• ·A major airline launched new routes to tropical destinations for winter travelers
• ·Local firefighters responded to a chemical spill at a factory evacuating nearby residents as a precaution
• ·A local school won a national award for its environmental education program
• ·Study shows that owning a pet reduces loneliness in seniors
• ·The government passed a law to limit noise pollution from construction sites and loud events
• ·Theater group stages free outdoor production of Shakespeare play in city park
• ·A study found regular meditation lowers blood pressure by 5 mmHg on average in hypertensive adults
• ·Toy company releases educational games that teach coding to young children
• ·A public library announced it will loan out power tools and gardening equipment to residents
• ·The city council voted to increase funding for public education
• ·A new study showed that drinking enough water can improve athletic performance
• ·Health experts released new guidelines recommending adults get at least seven hours of sleep per night for optimal health
• ·Police arrested three suspects in connection with a series of robberies that have been occurring in the downtown area.