Hardware store offers classes on basic home repairs

A fast-food chain announced it will remove artificial flavors from all menu itemsResearchers found that spending time in urban parks can reduce anxiety by 30%

The mayor announced a plan to add more crosswalks and pedestrian bridges downtownA hotel chain offered free stays to first responders during the holiday seasonA study revealed that pet therapy can reduce anxiety by 25% in hospital patients

The government announced tax credits for companies that hire people with disabilitiesA wildfire in a national forest was contained after burning 17000 acres

A social media platform added a feature to hide comments with harmful content

Local farmers markets started selling homemade cheese and dairy products from local farmsA study revealed that excessive screen time can reduce attention spans in children by 25%

The government launched a program to provide free internet access to low-income householdsMudslides in mountainous areas blocked three major highways stranding thousands of motorists

A startup developed a new device that monitors air quality and sends alerts to users’ phonesLocal restaurants reported a 38% increase in customers during the summer tourist season

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• ·The city held a music concert in the park for local residents
• ·Study indicates that playing chess improves problem solving skills in elementary students
• ·Study shows that pets reduce anxiety in college students
• ·A university awarded honorary degrees to two leaders in environmental science
• ·Research shows that stretching after exercise reduces muscle soreness by 50 percent
• ·A bank announced it will forgive up to $15000 in student loans for graduates in healthcare fields
• ·The country’s unemployment rate fell to its lowest level in 15 years due to job growth in tech and healthcare
• ·The national ballet company performed a new show that sold out in days
• ·Bakery debuts new line of sourdough breads made with heirloom wheat
• ·Researchers calculated that using energy-efficient light bulbs can save households $50 a year on electricity bills
• ·A study found that reading printed books improves comprehension more than reading e-books for most readers
• ·Research shows that regular stretching reduces muscle pain after exercise
• ·Researchers calculated that using energy-efficient light bulbs can save households $50 a year on electricity bills
• ·A hospital expanded its pediatric ward to accommodate an increasing number of young patients
• ·The city council allocated funds to repair damaged roads and sidewalks
• ·Local schools added lessons about climate change to their science curriculum