A high school hosted its first international cultural festival, featuring food and performances from 15 countries

Shoe brand makes sneakers from recycled ocean plasticCoast guard conducts hurricane drills in preparation for storm season

Book club discusses novel about social justice issuesEngineers design new flood protection system for coastal cityGolf tournament raises funds for after-school programs

Study shows that owning a pet reduces loneliness in seniorsTea shop imports rare teas from Japan and India

Police department uses body cameras to increase transparency

Dance school holds winter recital with ballet and tap performancesLocal residents protested against a proposed construction project that they say will destroy a protected forest

A major sports league announced it will add three new teams starting from the 2026 seasonA study found that a plant-based diet can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes by 37% compared to a meat-heavy diet

The government launched a new initiative to promote digital literacy among elderly citizens offering free online coursesA large retail company said it will phase out single-use plastics in all its stores by the end of 2025

(责任编辑：Business Bits)

• ·Local businesses supported a campaign to promote tourism in the area
• ·Study finds that reading aloud to kids improves their reading skills
• ·The national opera company went on a tour to other cities in the country
• ·Archaeologists unearth ancient pottery fragments at site near historic village
• ·Doctors urged people to get vaccinated against the flu ahead of the winter season
• ·Study shows that using standing desks reduces back pain in office workers
• ·A bookstore chain expanded its online platform to offer audiobooks and e-books for free to members
• ·A survey revealed that 70% of people plan to take a vacation within the next six months
• ·A study found that regular meditation can improve focus and reduce symptoms of ADHD in adults
• ·The government passed regulations to prevent companies from using false advertising
• ·A scientist published a study showing that urban green spaces can lower air pollution levels
• ·Local residents protested against a proposed construction project that they say will destroy a protected forest
• ·A local newspaper started a digital newsletter
• ·A wildfire in a national forest burned 14000 acres with firefighters working to protect nearby towns
• ·Clothing brand uses recycled denim to create new line of jackets
• ·Researchers found that spending time in nature can improve immune system function by increasing the production of white blood cells.