A study found that spending time with pets lowers stress hormones and improves mood in adults

A new study showed that students who get 8 hours of sleep a night get better gradesThe city installed a new parking app that lets users reserve spots and pay for parking online

A major food company announced it will cut sugar in its cereals by 30% over the next yearScientists created a device that generates electricity from food waste in homesThe school board approved plans to build a new middle school in the fast-growing northern neighborhood

Researchers found that petting a dog for 10 minutes lowers blood pressure in stressed adultsThe government started a program to help small businesses set up online stores

A tech startup launched an app that tracks spending and helps users save money for goals

Doctors urged people to get eye exams every two years to check for vision problems and eye diseasesChocolate shop creates artisanal chocolates with local ingredients

Ambulance service expands coverage to rural communities with new vehiclesTV network announces new reality show about farm life

Research shows that regular socializing improves mental health in seniorsPlant nursery sells native plants that support local pollinators

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• ·A city launched a bike-sharing program with 300 bicycles available at 25 stations
• ·Researchers created a rapid test for a common respiratory virus that gives results in 10 minutes
• ·Softball team wins tournament and qualifies for national games
• ·A fire department taught local businesses how to create fire evacuation plans
• ·A university launched a new online course on climate change for global students
• ·A school started a music program that provides free instrument lessons to students from low-income families
• ·Research finds that reading before bed helps improve sleep quality in adults
• ·Park officials close trails during nesting season to protect bird populations
• ·A software company released a photo-editing app with filters designed for social media
• ·A new TV show based on a popular video game became one of the most-watched series of the year
• ·Weather experts reported that this year’s rainfall has been above average in most regions
• ·Local schools organized a fundraiser to support their school’s band program
• ·A airline offered free checked bags for passengers traveling with children
• ·A study found that reading before bed can improve sleep quality
• ·Fashion show raises money for charity with designs from local designers
• ·A heatwave in the southern states pushed temperatures to 108 degrees prompting heat advisories