A study found that spending time in nature can reduce stress levels by up to 45% in adults

A major food company announced it will cut sugar in its cereals by 30% over the next yearScientists created a device that generates electricity from food waste in homes

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 adultsThe government started a program to help small businesses set up online stores

A 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 history

A new study revealed that air pollution from factories affects memory in older adultsCandle store hosts workshop on making soy wax candles

Highway department repairs potholes on major highways before winterPodcast interviews scientist about new space exploration discoveries

Research indicates that volunteering strengthens community bondsPet sitting service offers dog walking and pet feeding services

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• ·The prime minister will embark on a week-long tour of Africa to boost economic and cultural ties
• ·A supermarket chain started donating unsold bread to local shelters daily
• ·Research indicates that regular stretching reduces muscle soreness
• ·A charity started a job training program for homeless individuals, helping them find employment in local businesses
• ·A snowstorm canceled over 500 flights and closed schools in the northeast
• ·A coffee shop introduced a seasonal drink made with pumpkin and spices
• ·Ambulance service expands to cover rural areas with new satellite stations
• ·The community organized a fundraiser to buy new equipment for the local fire department
• ·Engineers designed a new type of solar-powered water heater for rural homes
• ·A government agency updated its tax filing system to make it easier for taxpayers
• ·City council approves funding for new public skate park in westside neighborhood
• ·A photographer documented a local community’s efforts to rebuild after a natural disaster for a national magazine
• ·Medical researchers developed a new vaccine that protects against multiple flu strains
• ·A study found daily breakfast improves high school students’ academic performance
• ·A coffee shop partnered with a local bakery to sell fresh pastries in its stores
• ·A new study revealed that practicing yoga can improve flexibility and reduce back pain