Researchers found that spending time with family improves overall happiness

Public transport companies introduced contactless payment optionsA major airline announced plans to reduce carbon emissions by 30 percent

The country’s education budget was increased by 10 percentA new art gallery featuring modern works opened in the city centerDoctors reported a decrease in smoking rates among young adults

A music festival announced its lineup of artists for next yearThe government introduced new regulations for food safety

A tech company released a new laptop with longer battery life

Weather forecasters warned of a possible hurricane approaching the coastBiologists develop new method to protect honeybees from pesticides

Gymnastics team wins first place at regional competitionStudy finds that using lavender essential oil reduces anxiety symptoms

Coffee shop sources coffee beans directly from small farms in Central AmericaMiddle school organizes field trip to science museum for students

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• ·A university offered online courses for working adults
• ·A new highway opened connecting two major cities reducing travel time by 45 minutes
• ·The national library digitized a large number of old books to preserve cultural heritage
• ·Research shows that laughter therapy reduces chronic pain in elderly patients
• ·Researchers found that interacting with pets can lower blood pressure
• ·College students won a national competition for their invention that purifies water using solar power
• ·A tech company announced it will lay off 1400 employees as part of a restructuring plan to focus on core products
• ·A breakthrough in battery technology was announced, with a new design that can charge electric vehicles in just 15 minutes.
• ·A massive wildfire in the western region destroyed over 10,000 acres of forest forcing hundreds of residents to evacuate
• ·A social media platform added a feature to let users hide comments containing offensive language
• ·Engineers designed a new type of solar panel that works on cloudy days
• ·A scientist developed a new type of biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within six months
• ·Engineers design new flood protection system for coastal cities
• ·A popular fashion brand announced it will take back old clothes to recycle into new items
• ·Education ministers from across the region agreed to implement a unified curriculum standard for primary and secondary schools.
• ·Magazine publishes exclusive interview with Oscar winning actress about new film