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 global trade agreement was signed by 20 countries to reduce tariffs and boost economic cooperation
• ·Art museum hosts exhibition featuring works by 20th century painters
• ·A hotel started offering discounted rates for guests who stay for more than three nights
• ·The national basketball team won the regional championship after a final game overtime
• ·Local residents organized a protest against the closure of a neighborhood community center
• ·The government launched a campaign to teach people about recycling
• ·A new law was passed to increase the minimum wage by 12% aiming to improve living standards for low-income workers
• ·A school started a music festival for students to showcase their talents
• ·The city council approved a $150 million project to upgrade public transportation systems
• ·Researchers found that eating avocados regularly can lower bad cholesterol levels
• ·A large hotel opened in the city center to accommodate tourists
• ·A heatwave swept across southern regions, with temperatures reaching record highs and prompting heat advisories.
• ·A library introduced a new program that allows customers to borrow e-books and audiobooks for free
• ·University unveils new research center for renewable energy
• ·A new study revealed that getting sunlight in the morning helps regulate sleep-wake cycles
• ·Engineers built a new bridge that can withstand earthquakes and heavy flooding