The city’s public transport system added more express buses to reduce commute times

A new study indicated that meditation can improve concentration and focusThe city hosted a music festival with local and international artists

Scientists identified a new gene that affects people's food metabolismThe government planned to improve healthcare services in rural areasA popular online retailer offered free shipping during a special sale

Researchers found that spending time in forests improves respiratory healthThe police department added more patrol officers in busy areas on weekends

A luxury hotel chain planned to renovate all its hotels in the next two years

Doctors recommended limiting the intake of sugary drinks for better healthTV show wins best drama award at national entertainment awards

Research finds that gardening improves mood in people with depressionPlant store offers tips for keeping houseplants alive

Park officials close certain trails to protect nesting wildlifeNewsletter gives advice on preparing for winter storms

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• ·A school district decided to add financial literacy classes to the high school curriculum
• ·Major retailers announced they will extend their holiday return policies to 90 days this year to accommodate late shoppers.
• ·Radio station adds new morning show featuring local news and interviews
• ·A new study revealed that pet owners have lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels than non-pet owners, according to a medical journal.
• ·A hotel renovated its lobby to include a modern seating area and coffee bar
• ·Local police started a program to teach bicycle safety to elementary school students
• ·Gardening center offers workshops on growing herbs indoors during winter months
• ·A farm used drones to monitor crop health and reduce the use of pesticides
• ·The city’s public transport system added more express buses to reduce commute times
• ·The city introduced a parking app for easy payment
• ·A school started a recycling competition between classes to encourage more recycling
• ·Research finds that gardening improves mood in people with anxiety
• ·A construction company began work on a new highway bypass to reduce traffic in downtown areas
• ·A construction company built a new middle school to accommodate a growing student population
• ·A study showed that walking 30 minutes a day can lower the risk of type 2 diabetes
• ·A taxi company added a lost and found feature to its app