A study found that spending time with pets can lower stress hormones and improve mood in adults

A charity organized a concert to raise money for a local children’s hospitalA research study revealed that reading printed books improves comprehension better than e books for some people

A sports team signed a new star player from another teamA local newspaper started a digital newsletter to keep readers updated on breaking newsA bakery used locally sourced ingredients to make its products

A construction project to renovate an old library began this weekA smartphone app that helps users manage their finances reached 5 million downloads

A farmers market hosted a cooking demonstration featuring local chefs

A hospital started a program to help patients quit smokingA team of doctors developed a new treatment for Alzheimer’s disease that slows the progression of the illness.

A large retail company announced it will open its first store in Europe next year, expanding its global presence.A new report showed that the number of electric vehicles on the road has doubled in the past two years.

A severe snowstorm hit the northern region, closing schools and highways and disrupting public transportation.A tech company announced it will launch a new smart home device that can control all household appliances with voice commands.

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• ·A hospital hired more nurses to reduce patient to nurse ratios
• ·A professional athlete donated sports equipment to underprivileged youth programs
• ·Researchers found that playing board games can improve cognitive function in people with dementia
• ·Bird watchers record sighting of endangered eagle in state park
• ·Researchers found that reading physical books improves retention better than e-books
• ·A public library announced it will loan out power tools and gardening equipment to residents
• ·Scientists developed a new method to purify water using sunlight and a simple filter
• ·A community organized a concert in the park to raise money for a new community center
• ·High school students won a national robotics competition with their autonomous delivery robot
• ·A scientist published a study showing that urban green spaces can lower air pollution levels
• ·Ambulance service expands coverage to rural communities with new stations
• ·A small bakery started selling gluten-free croissants that were featured in a local food blog
• ·Car company unveils electric SUV with range of over 300 miles on single charge
• ·A major fashion show was held in the city showcasing the latest designs from top designers around the world
• ·Doctors at a cancer center successfully treated a patient using a new immunotherapy drug
• ·A tech startup raised $140 million to develop artificial intelligence tools for the healthcare industry