A study found that spending time with pets lowers stress hormones and improves mood in adults

A new study showed that students who get 8 hours of sleep a night get better gradesThe city installed a new parking app that lets users reserve spots and pay for parking online

A major food company announced it will cut sugar in its cereals by 30% over the next yearScientists created a device that generates electricity from food waste in homesThe school board approved plans to build a new middle school in the fast-growing northern neighborhood

Researchers found that petting a dog for 10 minutes lowers blood pressure in stressed adultsThe government started a program to help small businesses set up online stores

A tech startup launched an app that tracks spending and helps users save money for goals

Doctors urged people to get eye exams every two years to check for vision problems and eye diseasesChocolate shop creates artisanal chocolates with local ingredients

Ambulance service expands coverage to rural communities with new vehiclesTV network announces new reality show about farm life

Research shows that regular socializing improves mental health in seniorsPlant nursery sells native plants that support local pollinators

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• ·Doctors developed a new surgical technique that reduces the risk of complications
• ·A taxi company added wheelchair-accessible vehicles to its fleet to serve more customers
• ·Researchers found that using cloth bags instead of plastic bags saves 1000 plastic bags per year per person
• ·Local police launched a new initiative to reduce drunk driving setting up checkpoints across the city on weekends
• ·A severe heatwave swept across the southern region prompting health officials to open cooling centers for vulnerable residents
• ·A bookstore chain announced it would host monthly storytime events for young children
• ·A heavy sandstorm swept through the desert region reducing visibility to less than 500 meters
• ·A farm started selling grass fed beef directly to consumers through its website
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage parents to vaccinate their children against whooping cough
• ·Researchers found that air pollution from traffic increases the risk of respiratory illnesses in children
• ·A major smartphone brand released a new model with a 6.7-inch display and 5000mAh battery
• ·Scientists discover well preserved dinosaur footprint in desert region dating back 120 million years
• ·Community group organizes festival to celebrate local culture and traditions
• ·A museum acquired a valuable painting by a 19th-century impressionist artist
• ·Florist creates custom wedding arrangements using seasonal local flowers
• ·A city implemented a new recycling program that accepts plastic film and packaging