A small business owner started selling handmade candles that were featured in a lifestyle magazine

The school board approved plans to build a new middle school in the fast-growing northern neighborhoodResearchers found that petting a dog for 10 minutes lowers blood pressure in stressed adults

The government started a program to help small businesses set up online storesA tech startup launched an app that tracks spending and helps users save money for goalsDoctors urged people to get eye exams every two years to check for vision problems and eye diseases

The local museum hosted a lecture series with historians talking about the city’s historyA new study revealed that air pollution from factories affects memory in older adults

The city council announced plans to add more bike lanes on main roads to promote cycling

A major airline added new in-flight movies and TV shows to keep passengers entertainedFlorist delivers free flowers to senior centers on Mother’s Day

Fire department gives away free fire safety kits to familiesBook publisher launches new series of adventure books for middle schoolers

Research finds that outdoor play improves motor skills in young childrenCar dealership offers test drives of new hybrid vehicles

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• ·A tech startup raised $200 million in a new funding round, valuing the company at over $1 billion.
• ·The government passed a law to increase funding for public healthcare by 20%
• ·Scientists found a way to clean up oil spills using a natural substance from seaweed
• ·A tech company launched a new smartwatch that monitors heart rate variability
• ·A study revealed that using blue light filters on devices can reduce eye fatigue by 45%
• ·A major airline announced plans to replace its older planes with more fuel-efficient models
• ·Scientists identified a new compound in tropical plants that may help treat antibiotic-resistant infections
• ·Doctors developed a new treatment for Parkinson’s disease that slows the progression of the illness
• ·A local animal shelter rescued over 100 abandoned pets during a winter storm, appealing for foster homes.
• ·A team of doctors developed a new treatment for a rare genetic disorder in children
• ·An airline announced it would use more biofuel to power its planes and reduce carbon emissions
• ·A study found that watching nature documentaries can reduce stress levels by 30%
• ·Weather agency predicts above average rainfall for summer months in coastal regions
• ·A tech startup launched an app that helps people learn foreign languages quickly
• ·A wildlife sanctuary rescued 15 injured birds after a severe storm passed through the area
• ·A study found that listening to audiobooks can improve reading comprehension in young adults