A new study showed that meditating before work improves focus and productivity

A new study revealed that practicing mindfulness meditation reduces symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorderThe government announced plans to repair over 500 miles of damaged highways this year

A tech company donated 1,000 tablets to a school district serving low-income studentsResearchers found that students who participate in sports have higher graduation ratesThe police department launched a new app that allows users to report suspicious activity anonymously

A luxury hotel chain announced it will install solar panels on the roofs of all its propertiesScientists discovered a new way to clean up oil spills using a special type of foam

The community center opened a new senior center with fitness classes and social activities

A new study showed that air pollution from power plants affects children's academic performanceA fire department taught residents how to use fire extinguishers in a hands-on workshop

A software company launched a new app that helps users track their fitness goalsA community organized a holiday toy drive that collected 600 toys for kids in need

A grocery store started selling gluten-free snacks like chips and granola barsA photographer captured photos of a local sunset that went viral on social media

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• ·Researchers studied the effects of social media on relationships among teenagers
• ·The city announced plans to repave 55 miles of roads and repair potholes
• ·A team of doctors developed a new treatment for a rare disease
• ·The national basketball team won the regional championship securing a spot in an international tournament
• ·Volunteers planted over 10,000 trees in a local forest to restore damaged ecosystems
• ·A construction project to renovate an old train station into a community center began
• ·A popular sandwich chain announced it will switch to 100% compostable packaging by next year
• ·A software company announced plans to hire 100 new employees in the next six months
• ·Book club selects Pulitzer Prize winning novel for monthly discussion
• ·A new report showed that renewable energy jobs have increased by 27% over the past two years
• ·A music festival organizer announced that all proceeds from next year’s event will go to wildlife conservation
• ·A new study revealed that pet owners have lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels than non-pet owners, according to a medical journal.
• ·A charity organized a clothing drive to collect winter coats for homeless individuals
• ·A hotel started offering eco-stays with energy-efficient rooms and complimentary bike rentals
• ·The railway service announced discounted fares for senior citizens and people with disabilities
• ·Researchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic made from corn starch