A hospital started a program to help patients quit smoking

Research shows that volunteering improves mental health and happinessPet sitting service expands to offer more flexible scheduling options

Park rangers lead guided hikes to teach visitors about local wildlifeNewspaper reports on success of local farmers market in supporting small farmsAstronomers release new images of distant galaxy taken by space telescope

Cross country team sets new school record at state competitionStudy finds that reading to young children helps develop language skills

Bakery offers new line of low sugar pastries for health conscious customers

Police department launches new app for reporting non emergency incidentsResearchers found that playing puzzle games can improve cognitive function in older adults

The city council voted to ban disposable vapes in public spacesAn oil company announced it will invest $5 billion in geothermal energy projects

A small boat capsized in a lake with all passengers rescued by a nearby rescue teamA study showed that eating breakfast within 90 minutes of waking can boost energy levels

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• ·A cyclist set a new national record for the fastest time in a 100-kilometer race
• ·A city added more benches in parks and along sidewalks
• ·Football team signs veteran quarterback to one-year contract for upcoming season
• ·Scientists created a new way to recycle old batteries into new ones
• ·A tech company announced it would reduce its carbon footprint by 50% over the next five years
• ·Researchers discovered a new species of frog in the rainforests of Costa Rica
• ·Researchers found that drinking water regularly boosts energy levels
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage people to eat more plant-based meals
• ·A car manufacturer announced plans to release an all electric SUV next year
• ·A team of scientists published a study on how climate change is affecting polar bear habitats
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage people to reduce their energy use at home
• ·A supermarket chain started selling “imperfect” fruits and vegetables at discounted prices
• ·A discount store announced it will expand its organic food section in all locations
• ·A local café introduced a new matcha latte with homemade honey that quickly became a customer favorite
• ·Weather forecasters predicted heavy rain for the weekend
• ·Archaeologists discovered a ancient burial site with artifacts from a prehistoric civilization