A photographer hosted an exhibition of black-and-white photos of the city’s historic downtown

A new movie was praised by critics for its realistic portrayal of a historical eventA study revealed that drinking chamomile tea can help people sleep better

A city banned plastic bags in all retail storesAn airline announced it would use more biofuel to power its planesScientists found that a certain plant can be used to treat allergies

The government launched a program to help small businesses create online storesA bookstore hosted a poetry night with local poets

A local café offered free coffee to customers who bring their own mugs

Engineers designed a new type of window that keeps homes cooler in summer and warmer in winterWeather conditions caused delays in shipping and delivery services across the country

A team of veterinarians opened a new clinic specializing in the care of exotic pets like reptilesThe stock market closed at a new high after a week of steady growth

A charity organization started a campaign to raise awareness about mental health in the workplaceScientists observed a rare atmospheric phenomenon that created colorful lights in the sky

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• ·Research shows that meditation practice lowers blood pressure in hypertensive patients
• ·A tech company released an update to fix security vulnerabilities in its software
• ·Software firm releases app to help small businesses manage online orders
• ·A social media platform added tools to help users manage their screen time
• ·Environmental groups organized a clean-up event along a major river collecting 5 tons of waste
• ·Scientists warned that rising ocean temperatures are causing coral reefs to die at an alarming rate
• ·A scientist developed a new method to test water purity using a portable device
• ·A tech startup launched an app that helps users manage their finances
• ·Scientists observed a rare astronomical event involving two passing comets
• ·A museum displayed a collection of vintage toys from the 1950s and 1960s
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of insect in a tropical rainforest
• ·A city added more benches in downtown parks for pedestrians to rest
• ·Local businesses hosted a job fair for recent high school and college graduates
• ·A severe storm hit the eastern coast causing widespread power outages and forcing coastal residents to evacuate
• ·Floods in the river basin damaged hundreds of homes and disrupted local transportation
• ·A startup created a portable solar charger that can power a laptop for 12 hours using only sunlight