The government passed a law to protect consumers from hidden fees on airline tickets and hotel stays

A community center organized a craft fair where local artisans sold handmade goodsA tech company released a new tablet with a detachable keyboard for work and entertainment

A river in the midwest overflowed its banks causing damage to homes and farmlandA study found that listening to upbeat music improves mood and energy levelsThe government passed a law to ban the sale of flavored e-cigarettes to minors

A museum offered free guided tours for school groups to teach kids about historyA local café started serving cold-brew coffee made with beans from a local roaster

Researchers developed a new type of solar panel that can be integrated into building materials

The railway service announced it would offer discounted fares for passengers who book in advanceA local theater company performed a classic play in a public park for free

The government announced plans to repair aging roads and bridges in rural areasA tech company unveiled a new virtual reality headset for gaming and education

Weather experts reported that this year’s hurricane season is expected to be less activeA team of historians published new findings about a famous historical figure

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• ·A study found that regular meditation can lower blood pressure by an average of 5.5 mmHg in adults with hypertension
• ·Local schools reported a 93% attendance rate this year up from 88% the previous year
• ·A popular coffee chain announced it will open 15 new locations in small cities this year
• ·The United Nations released a report on the impact of climate change on polar ice caps
• ·A coffee roaster partnered with a Colombian farm to source ethically grown beans
• ·A tech company released a new app that helps users find local events and activities
• ·A university awarded honorary degrees to two leaders in environmental science
• ·Radio station launches new program focused on local business stories
• ·A famous actress announced she will direct her first feature film next year
• ·A research study revealed that reading printed books improves comprehension better than e books for some people
• ·Researchers found that drinking green tea regularly can lower the risk of certain diseases
• ·Local authorities launched a campaign to clean up a polluted river with volunteers collecting over 6.5 tons of trash
• ·Engineers built a new dam to provide flood control and hydroelectric power to a region
• ·The city implemented a new parking system to make finding parking easier downtown
• ·A university’s soccer team won the national championship
• ·Softball team wins tournament and qualifies for national games