A study found that spending time with friends reduces the risk of depression in young adults

Local schools started offering after-school art programs for elementary students this weekA large telecom company invested $1.8 billion in expanding 5G network coverage to rural areas

A tropical depression formed in the Pacific Ocean prompting storm watches for island communitiesThe World Health Organization updated its list of essential medicines to include new HIV treatmentsA professional baseball player signed a seven-year contract worth $220 million with a new team

A new public bike path opened connecting downtown to suburban parks spanning 12 milesMarine researchers documented a rare sighting of humpback whales in a coastal bay

The government passed a law requiring food labels to include more detailed allergen information

A major comedy festival announced its lineup featuring 50 stand-up comedians from around the worldResearchers found that spending time in forests lowers blood pressure in adults

A famous singer performed a surprise concert for nurses and doctors at a city hospitalThe city’s public library added more e-books and online databases for students and researchers

Local businesses joined a campaign to reduce their carbon footprint by using renewable energyWeather conditions improved allowing outdoor sports events to resume after a week of rain

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• ·Archaeologists found ancient ruins that date back over 2000 years in a small village
• ·Doctors created a new treatment for eczema that reduces itching and inflammation
• ·A new mobile game was released quickly becoming the most downloaded app in over 55 countries
• ·A group of volunteers cleaned up over 2 tons of trash from a local beach during a weekend event
• ·Researchers found that learning a second language improves cognitive function in children
• ·Researchers studied the impact of urban light pollution on the mating habits of fireflies
• ·A sports team signed a new sponsorship deal with a national beverage company
• ·A hotel started offering early check-in for guests who arrive before the standard check-in time
• ·A bookstore expanded its selection of graphic novels and comic books to attract younger readers
• ·A farm started selling its produce online to reach more customers
• ·A large retail company announced it will open its first store in Europe next year expanding its global presence
• ·The national hockey league started its new season with a special charity game
• ·A major bookstore planned to expand its digital book collection
• ·The national parliament passed a new law to protect endangered species imposing stricter punishments for illegal hunting
• ·A coffee shop started selling homemade pastries made by a local baker
• ·The government announced plans to increase military spending by 5% next year to enhance defense capabilities