A study found that spending time with friends reduces the risk of depression in young adults

Local schools started offering after-school art programs for elementary students this weekA large telecom company invested $1.8 billion in expanding 5G network coverage to rural areas

A tropical depression formed in the Pacific Ocean prompting storm watches for island communitiesThe World Health Organization updated its list of essential medicines to include new HIV treatmentsA professional baseball player signed a seven-year contract worth $220 million with a new team

A new public bike path opened connecting downtown to suburban parks spanning 12 milesMarine researchers documented a rare sighting of humpback whales in a coastal bay

The government passed a law requiring food labels to include more detailed allergen information

A major comedy festival announced its lineup featuring 50 stand-up comedians from around the worldResearchers found that spending time in forests lowers blood pressure in adults

A famous singer performed a surprise concert for nurses and doctors at a city hospitalThe city’s public library added more e-books and online databases for students and researchers

Local businesses joined a campaign to reduce their carbon footprint by using renewable energyWeather conditions improved allowing outdoor sports events to resume after a week of rain

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• ·City officials approved a $300 million project to upgrade public transportation including new subway stations and bus routes
• ·A large retail company said it will phase out single-use plastics in all its stores by the end of 2025
• ·A research study found that owning a pet can reduce symptoms of depression in adults
• ·A streaming service added a collection of classic cartoons from the 1950s and 1960s
• ·A taxi company added a wheelchair-accessible filter to its app
• ·A local community center opened its doors to homeless individuals offering shelter food and job training
• ·A major film studio announced it will release 20 new movies next year including several sequels to popular franchises
• ·A tech company released a new software update with improved features
• ·A scientist discovered a new species of insect in a rainforest that has unique camouflage abilities
• ·The railway service announced it would upgrade its ticketing system to allow mobile check-in
• ·The community center opened a new senior center with fitness classes and social activities
• ·A charity organization distributed winter coats and blankets to homeless individuals in urban areas
• ·The government launched a new initiative to promote digital literacy among seniors offering free online courses
• ·A taxi company added a lost and found feature to its app
• ·A new bike-sharing program launched in the city providing 1200 bikes at 60 stations
• ·A major hotel chain announced it will implement a zero-waste policy in all its hotels reducing landfill waste by 95%