A new study revealed that pet owners have lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels than non-pet owners, according to a medical journal.

A new study revealed that exposure to natural light during the day improves sleep at nightThe city council approved plans to build a new sports complex with multiple facilities

A major airline announced plans to reduce its carbon footprint by using biofuelsScientists developed a new type of fertilizer that is better for the environmentThe school district announced a new program to support students with special needs

Researchers found that reading to young children helps develop language skillsThe government passed a law to increase the minimum wage for workers

A popular fashion brand announced a collaboration with a famous celebrity

Doctors discovered a new way to diagnose a serious illness at an earlier stageThe World Health Organization updated its list of essential medicines to include new diabetes treatments

A professional baseball player signed a six-year contract worth $195 million with a new teamA new public hiking trail opened connecting three state parks spanning 18 miles

Marine researchers documented a rare sighting of blue whales in a coastal sanctuaryThe government passed a law requiring food labels to include more detailed nutritional information

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• ·A software company announced plans to expand its team by hiring 50 new employees
• ·A city council
• ·A scientist discovered a new species of coral in the Great Barrier Reef that can withstand warmer ocean temperatures
• ·A hospital announced it will build a new cancer treatment center with state-of-the-art equipment
• ·A new study showed that students who get enough sleep have better academic performance
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new light rail system connecting downtown to the suburbs
• ·A major hotel chain announced plans to reduce single use plastics in all its locations
• ·Freelance platform adds new category for video editing services
• ·Engineers built a prototype of a flying car which successfully completed its first test flight
• ·A tech startup launched an app that helps users track their carbon footprint and reduce waste
• ·The stock market experienced a slight rise at the start of the week
• ·A scientist developed a new method to test for food allergies using a small blood sample
• ·Archaeologists discovered a ancient burial site with artifacts from a prehistoric civilization
• ·Scientists observed a rare astronomical phenomenon in the night sky
• ·Archaeologists found ancient pottery shards dating back 3000 years in a rural excavation site
• ·The government announced grants for companies developing renewable energy technologies