A study found that spending time with friends reduces the risk of depression in young adults

Local schools started offering after-school art programs for elementary students this weekA large telecom company invested $1.8 billion in expanding 5G network coverage to rural areas

A tropical depression formed in the Pacific Ocean prompting storm watches for island communitiesThe World Health Organization updated its list of essential medicines to include new HIV treatmentsA professional baseball player signed a seven-year contract worth $220 million with a new team

A new public bike path opened connecting downtown to suburban parks spanning 12 milesMarine researchers documented a rare sighting of humpback whales in a coastal bay

The government passed a law requiring food labels to include more detailed allergen information

A major comedy festival announced its lineup featuring 50 stand-up comedians from around the worldResearchers found that spending time in forests lowers blood pressure in adults

A famous singer performed a surprise concert for nurses and doctors at a city hospitalThe city’s public library added more e-books and online databases for students and researchers

Local businesses joined a campaign to reduce their carbon footprint by using renewable energyWeather conditions improved allowing outdoor sports events to resume after a week of rain

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• ·A community garden donated 300 pounds of tomatoes to a local food bank this summer
• ·A school district hired 50 new teachers to reduce class sizes in elementary schools
• ·A massive wildfire in the western region destroyed over 10,000 acres of forest forcing hundreds of residents to evacuate
• ·A severe thunderstorm caused power outages for 60000 residents in the eastern region
• ·Research shows that volunteering improves mental health and happiness
• ·Biologists study migration patterns of birds using tracking devices
• ·Engineers developed a new type of solar panel that is 60% more efficient than current models
• ·A government agency updated its website to make information more accessible
• ·Researchers found that getting seven to eight hours of sleep each night can improve memory and decision-making skills in adults.
• ·A restaurant chain announced it would switch to 100% cage-free eggs by the end of the year
• ·A museum displayed a rare collection of historical letters from a famous political leader
• ·A tech company said it will launch a new smart home device controlling appliances via voice
• ·A taxi company launched a loyalty program that rewards frequent riders with free rides
• ·Dietitian suggests adding probiotic foods to diet for better gut health
• ·The government passed a law that requires food labels to list added sugars clearly
• ·Wrestling team wins state championship for fourth year in a row