Researchers found that a plant-based diet can lower blood pressure in hypertensive patients

Fire department conducts safety drills in local schoolsCoffee chain introduces new sustainable packaging for takeaway drinks

Biologists study migration patterns of birds using tracking devicesBookstore hosts author signing event for newly released novelResearch indicates that meditation reduces symptoms of anxiety

Car manufacturer unveils new electric vehicle with longer battery lifeVolunteer group helps rebuild homes damaged by natural disaster

Radio station launches new program focused on local news and events

Chemists develop new material that is both strong and biodegradableA study showed that online learning can provide more flexible education options for students with disabilities

The space agency announced plans to study the surface of Mars for signs of past lifeLocal businesses donated goods and services to a charity auction benefiting a children’s hospital

The United Nations released a report on the effects of climate change on coastal communitiesA cyclist set a new national record for the fastest time in a 100-kilometer race

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• ·A university offered online courses in business and marketing for working professionals
• ·Local schools started offering after-school robotics programs for middle school students this week
• ·A coffee chain announced it will offer free coffee to customers who bring their own reusable cups
• ·A famous singer announced a world tour with concerts scheduled in 36 countries over the next year
• ·Doctors successfully performed a rare surgery to treat a patient with a heart condition
• ·A farmers market added a section for local artisans to sell handmade jewelry and crafts
• ·A study found that eating breakfast every day improves academic performance in high school students
• ·Engineers designed a new type of window that keeps homes warm in winter and cool in summer
• ·A global tech giant said it will invest $2.8 billion in renewable energy projects to cut its carbon footprint by 48% by 2030
• ·Local hospitals started offering free flu shots to senior citizens and low-income families
• ·A new study indicated that regular exercise reduces the risk of developing certain cancers
• ·The government released data showing a 4.2% increase in exports during the last quarter
• ·International team of scientists discovers a new species of marine life
• ·Weather conditions increased the risk of wildfires in the western part of the country
• ·A restaurant added a kids eat free night on Tuesdays, increasing family diners by 40%
• ·Scientists discover well preserved dinosaur footprint in desert region dating back 120 million years