A small business owner started selling handmade candles that were featured in a lifestyle magazine

The school board approved plans to build a new middle school in the fast-growing northern neighborhoodResearchers found that petting a dog for 10 minutes lowers blood pressure in stressed adults

The government started a program to help small businesses set up online storesA tech startup launched an app that tracks spending and helps users save money for goalsDoctors urged people to get eye exams every two years to check for vision problems and eye diseases

The local museum hosted a lecture series with historians talking about the city’s historyA new study revealed that air pollution from factories affects memory in older adults

The city council announced plans to add more bike lanes on main roads to promote cycling

A major airline added new in-flight movies and TV shows to keep passengers entertainedFlorist delivers free flowers to senior centers on Mother’s Day

Fire department gives away free fire safety kits to familiesBook publisher launches new series of adventure books for middle schoolers

Research finds that outdoor play improves motor skills in young childrenCar dealership offers test drives of new hybrid vehicles

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• ·Researchers at a marine lab discovered a new species of coral in the Pacific Ocean, which could help restore damaged reefs.
• ·Study shows that adding turmeric to meals has anti inflammatory benefits
• ·The local zoo started offering night tours to see animals that are active after dark
• ·Basketball team wins conference championship with last-second shot
• ·A famous athlete announced a charity foundation to support youth sports programs in low-income areas
• ·The national soccer team won its first major tournament in 25 years, defeating the defending champions 2-1 in the final.
• ·A bakery started making custom cookies for corporate events and parties
• ·A study found that teachers who receive additional training are more effective at helping students learn and achieve their goals.
• ·A school added a new course on coding to prepare students for careers in technology
• ·Scientists found that spending time in forests can improve respiratory health by reducing air pollution exposure
• ·Health experts released new guidelines recommending adults get at least seven hours of sleep per night for optimal health
• ·Researchers found that eating fish regularly can improve brain health in children
• ·A new study showed that drinking enough water can improve skin health
• ·A university awarded scholarships to 25 first-generation college students
• ·A tech startup released a device that monitors blood pressure at home
• ·A new study showed that students who get enough sleep have better attention spans in class