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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• ·A tech startup created a new device to monitor air quality in homes
• ·A bakery started making custom birthday cakes with 3D-printed sugar decorations
• ·A pet rescue organization held a puppy yoga event to raise funds
• ·International team of scientists discovers a new species of marine life
• ·A major airline announced it would eliminate single-use plastics on all its flights by next year
• ·Local schools will introduce a new curriculum focused on mental health education starting next semester, officials confirmed.
• ·A tech company launched a new smart home device that controls lighting and temperature
• ·A soccer league expanded to include two new teams starting next season
• ·Ice cream shop makes homemade ice cream with local fruit
• ·Podcast releases new episode featuring interview with industry expert
• ·Florist creates custom flower arrangements for wedding season
• ·Physicists study black holes to learn about the origins of the universe
• ·A taxi company added electric vehicles to its fleet to reduce carbon emissions
• ·Students won an international award for their science project
• ·A farm started a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program, allowing customers to pre-purchase weekly produce boxes
• ·A museum acquired a valuable painting by a famous artist from the Renaissance period