A photographer captured photos of a local parade that were featured on the city’s official website

A new study showed that meditating before work improves focus and productivityThe city hosted a beer festival featuring local breweries and food trucks

Scientists identified a new gene that affects how people respond to certain medicationsThe government announced plans to build more clinics in rural areas without nearby hospitalsA popular online retailer offered free gift wrapping during the holiday season

Researchers found that spending time in nature reduces the risk of depression in adultsThe police department added more officers to patrol shopping centers during the holiday rush

A luxury hotel chain announced it will offer free breakfast to all guests starting next month

Doctors recommended that people limit their intake of processed meats to reduce cancer riskThe city held a cultural festival featuring traditional dances, music, and food from various countries

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 rates

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• ·The country’s inflation rate dropped to 2.1% in July the lowest in three years
• ·Basketball team wins conference championship with last-second shot
• ·The city council voted to improve public transportation by adding more bus routes
• ·Researchers discovered that spending time with pets reduces anxiety in adults
• ·A chemical spill at a factory in the industrial area was contained with no reported health risks
• ·A tech startup launched a new app that helps users track their carbon footprint and make eco-friendly choices
• ·A tech giant announced it will launch a new streaming service competing with existing platforms by offering exclusive content
• ·Ambulance service trains community members in CPR and first aid
• ·A museum hosted a workshop on traditional pottery making led by a local artist
• ·Hospital expands telemedicine services to reach patients in rural communities
• ·Doctors developed a non-opioid painkiller that is effective for chronic back pain
• ·A major hotel chain announced plans to reduce single use plastics in all its locations
• ·A research team studied the effects of air pollution on children’s lung development
• ·A scientist developed a new type of solar panel that is more efficient than current models
• ·A community center hosted a free yoga class every Saturday, drawing 50+ attendees each session
• ·A school started a theater program that put on a production of a classic play