Study finds that using lavender essential oil reduces anxiety symptoms

City council votes to increase minimum wage for municipal workersVeterinarian clinic offers telehealth services for non-emergency pet care

Train company adds weekend service to popular tourist destinationsResearch finds that family game nights improve children’s problem-solving abilitiesDance troupe performs at international festival in Paris

Electronics brand launches tablet with longer battery life and improved cameraHikers find rare orchid species in mountain nature reserve

Study shows that natural lighting in classrooms improves student test scores

Local government installs new recycling bins in downtown parksA renowned chef opened a pop-up restaurant serving traditional dishes from his home country

Weather forecasters predicted a severe thunderstorm with strong winds for the weekendA hotel chain announced it will offer free stays to healthcare workers during holidays

The country’s unemployment rate fell to 4 percent thanks to new jobs in tourismA historical museum opened an exhibit about the first women to work in space

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• ·The city’s public library added more e-books for users to borrow online
• ·A severe hurricane made landfall on the southeastern coast bringing strong winds and heavy rain
• ·A global trade agreement was signed by 20 countries to reduce tariffs and boost economic cooperation
• ·A university research team made progress in developing a vaccine for a rare viral disease
• ·A severe hurricane made landfall on the southeastern coast bringing strong winds and heavy rain to the area
• ·The government announced plans to repair over 500 miles of damaged highways this year
• ·Ambulance service expands coverage to rural communities with new stations
• ·Researchers found that playing the piano improves hand-eye coordination in children
• ·Farmers report record harvest of heirloom tomatoes due to ideal summer rainfall
• ·Researchers found that interacting with pets can lower blood pressure
• ·A famous actor said they will star in a new movie based on a best-selling novel scheduled to start filming next month
• ·A fashion store started a clothing swap program where customers trade old clothes for store credit
• ·Tennis tournament attracts top ranked players from around the world to local courts
• ·The government built new schools in growing suburbs to reduce overcrowding in existing schools
• ·A city council discussed plans to improve water quality in local lakes
• ·A tech startup launched a new app that helps users track their carbon footprint and provides tips for reducing environmental impact.