A scientist published a study showing that urban green spaces can lower air pollution levels

Study finds that daily walking for 30 minutes lowers risk of type 2 diabetesMajor airline adds direct flights between mid-sized city and European hub

Art museum hosts exhibit of ancient Egyptian artifacts on loan from global museumsHospital opens specialized clinic for treating sports related injuriesFootball league expands playoff format to include 12 teams next season

Weather service warns of heavy snowfall in northern regions this weekendUniversity researchers find way to make solar panels 15% more efficient

Retailer launches loyalty program that rewards customers for eco-friendly purchases

Survey shows 80% of parents want more mental health support in schoolsThe federal bank announced it will provide financial support to small banks in rural areas

A historic hotel in the city center was renovated and reopened after being closed for two yearsRetailers introduced a new contactless payment system to speed up checkout times

Doctors used stem cell therapy to treat a patient with a severe spinal cord injuryThe country’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.3% in September the lowest in 15 years

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• ·Retailer introduces app that lets customers scan and pay without checkout lines
• ·A major carmaker said it will stop gasoline car production by 2030 focusing on electric vehicles
• ·A school district purchased new science lab equipment for middle and high schools
• ·Volunteers cleaned up over 500 pounds of trash from a local lake over the weekend
• ·A tech startup released a new app that helps users find and book local experiences
• ·Researchers developed a new blood test that can detect early signs of Alzheimer’s disease with 90% accuracy
• ·A university research team made progress in developing a vaccine for a rare viral disease
• ·City council votes to ban single-use styrofoam products in restaurants
• ·A city launched a public art project where local artists painted murals on 10 downtown buildings
• ·A community center offered free computer classes for seniors to help them use smartphones and tablets
• ·Researchers developed a new type of fabric that repels stains and doesn’t require frequent washing
• ·A study found that listening to nature sounds can lower stress hormones in the human body
• ·A school started a debate club that competes against other schools in regional tournaments
• ·The government provided financial assistance to small businesses affected by a recent storm
• ·A blizzard hit the northeastern states dumping 2 feet of snow and closing major highways
• ·The national basketball team won the regional championship after a final game overtime