City council votes to add more bike lanes on major roads to promote cycling

Researchers found that spending time in forests lowers stress levelsA famous singer performed a concert to raise money for a children’s hospital

The city’s public library added more e-books for users to borrow onlineLocal businesses joined a campaign to reduce their carbon footprintWeather conditions improved allowing a canceled sports event to be rescheduled

A team of engineers designed a new wind turbine that is more efficientThe stock market fluctuated due to changes in government policy

A charity raised funds to provide scholarships for low-income students

Scientists discovered that a common herb has anti-inflammatory propertiesNewspaper publishes special section on local history

Scientists develop new test to detect disease in early stagesFitness center adds new equipment for strength training and cardio workouts

Study finds that writing in a journal reduces stress levelsChocolate shop releases limited edition flavor for holiday season

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• ·Researchers found that singing in a choir improves mental health and reduces stress
• ·Park rangers offer night sky observation events for stargazers
• ·Local police launched a new initiative to reduce drunk driving setting up checkpoints across the city on weekends
• ·A charity started a program to help homeless people find jobs and housing
• ·Scientists develop rapid test for detecting infectious diseases in 15 minutes
• ·The city installed a new traffic control system to reduce traffic jams
• ·A major airline launched new routes to European capitals for business travelers
• ·A national park closed a lake to stock fish
• ·Gardening center hosts classes on organic pest control for home gardens
• ·A severe thunderstorm caused power outages for 70000 residents in the central region
• ·A smartphone company released a waterproof model
• ·A charity launched a program to teach seniors how to video chat with family members
• ·The city installed a new parking meter system that accepts credit cards and mobile payments
• ·Researchers studied the effects of social media on relationships
• ·A city installed new public Wi-Fi hotspots in 15 downtown parks for residents and visitors
• ·A heatwave in the southwest caused temperatures to reach 105 degrees for seven straight days