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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• ·A pet rescue organization started a foster-to-adopt program to help animals find permanent homes
• ·A research study found that drinking green tea may boost the immune system
• ·Track and field athletes set multiple personal bests at invitational meet
• ·The space agency announced plans to study Mars for signs of past microbial life
• ·A study showed that practicing meditation can reduce anxiety by 30%
• ·Local newspaper publishes special section on local businesses celebrating 50 years
• ·An airline partnered with a hotel chain to offer package deals for travelers
• ·A small plane made an emergency landing on a highway with no injuries reported
• ·The transportation department added 20 new electric buses to its public transit fleet
• ·A fire department hosted a community barbecue to raise funds for new equipment
• ·A tech company launched a new laptop with a longer battery life and faster processing
• ·A new report showed that global tourism numbers have returned to pre-pandemic levels this year
• ·The city introduced a bike-sharing scheme to promote green transport
• ·The national basketball team won the regional championship for the third year in a row
• ·An environmental organization reported that the number of endangered sea turtles has increased by 31% over the past decade
• ·Marine biologists found that coral reefs are recovering faster than expected in protected areas