Plant store offers tips for keeping houseplants alive

The government passed a law to limit noise from construction sites to nighttime hoursA popular social media app let users choose who can see their posts with new privacy settings

Doctors developed a new cream that reduces pain and swelling from arthritisA small town organized a annual festival celebrating local heritage and craftsScientists conducted a study on the impact of noise pollution on urban wildlife

A retail store launched a loyalty program offering exclusive discounts to regular customersA community center started offering free yoga classes for seniors every weekend

A car manufacturer announced plans to release an all electric SUV next year

A local newspaper expanded its coverage to include more neighborhood news storiesA major airline announced it will offer free Wi-Fi on all its flights starting next year

A study found that regular meditation can lower blood pressure by an average of 5.9 mmHg in adults with hypertensionLocal residents celebrated the opening of a new community center which includes a gym library and youth club

Archaeologists uncovered a collection of ancient artifacts at a dig site including pottery and jewelryA severe heatwave swept across the southern region prompting health officials to open cooling centers for vulnerable residents

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• ·Local schools added environmental science classes to their middle school curriculum
• ·A school started a gardening club where students grow vegetables to donate to local food banks
• ·A popular streaming service added a new category for foreign-language films
• ·The government launched a program to teach digital literacy to elderly citizens
• ·University researchers develop biodegradable alternative to single use plastics
• ·A farmers market helped small farmers sell products
• ·A tech startup created an app that helps users find and donate unused household items
• ·Two neighboring countries signed a historic peace agreement after three years of diplomatic negotiations
• ·A global summit on gender equality concluded with a pledge to close the gender pay gap by 2035
• ·A farm began selling honey from its own beehives to local stores and farmers markets
• ·Paramedics receive new equipment to improve emergency response times
• ·A tech startup launched a new app that helps users track their water consumption and stay hydrated
• ·An oil company announced it will invest in carbon capture technology at its offshore platforms
• ·Doctors recommended regular health check-ups to prevent serious diseases
• ·A local school won a national award for its environmental education program
• ·A heavy rainstorm caused a landslide that blocked a major highway for several hours