The government provided grants to businesses that develop eco-friendly products

Researchers found a link between regular meditation and improved focusThe city’s public transport system added wheelchair-accessible buses to all routes

A major airline announced new direct flights to popular international citiesA local artist painted a large mural on a downtown building to promote unityThe stock market experienced a minor dip after news of trade policy changes

A charity raised funds to build a new school in a war-torn countryScientists developed a faster test for a common respiratory illness

Local schools switched to reusable lunch containers to reduce waste

The national basketball league announced changes to its playoff formatResearchers found that eating olive oil daily reduces the risk of heart disease

The police department started a campaign to teach seniors how to avoid phone scamsA major bookstore announced it will host monthly book clubs for different age groups

Doctors recommended that people with high blood pressure monitor their salt intakeThe community center offered free yoga classes for people with chronic pain

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• ·A local school district announced it will provide free meals to all students next year regardless of family income
• ·Study finds that journaling reduces stress and anxiety in college students
• ·A famous athlete announced a charity foundation to support youth sports programs in low-income areas
• ·Scientists compare organic and conventional farming yields
• ·A new smartphone app helps users track their carbon footprint
• ·Researchers developed a new blood test that can detect early signs of Parkinson’s disease
• ·Scientists developed a new type of material that is both strong and lightweight
• ·A fashion store launched a swap and save program where customers can trade old clothes for discounts on new items
• ·Scientists at NASA developed a new spacesuit material that can withstand extreme temperatures on Mars (-153°C to 20°C)
• ·Engineers designed a new type of solar panel that works in both direct and indirect sunlight
• ·A bank introduced a new checking account with no monthly fees and free ATM access
• ·Local authorities announce plans to build more affordable housing next year
• ·A study showed that learning a musical instrument improves brain function in kids
• ·A cyclist set a new national record for the fastest time in a 100-kilometer race
• ·Power company offers rebates to customers who install solar panels
• ·Engineers completed a new water treatment plant that provides clean drinking water to 200