A new study revealed that pet owners have lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels than non-pet owners, according to a medical journal.

A new study revealed that exposure to natural light during the day improves sleep at nightThe city council approved plans to build a new sports complex with multiple facilities

A major airline announced plans to reduce its carbon footprint by using biofuelsScientists developed a new type of fertilizer that is better for the environmentThe school district announced a new program to support students with special needs

Researchers found that reading to young children helps develop language skillsThe government passed a law to increase the minimum wage for workers

A popular fashion brand announced a collaboration with a famous celebrity

Doctors discovered a new way to diagnose a serious illness at an earlier stageThe World Health Organization updated its list of essential medicines to include new diabetes treatments

A professional baseball player signed a six-year contract worth $195 million with a new teamA new public hiking trail opened connecting three state parks spanning 18 miles

Marine researchers documented a rare sighting of blue whales in a coastal sanctuaryThe government passed a law requiring food labels to include more detailed nutritional information

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• ·A clothing store offered a sale on summer clothing to make room for fall inventory
• ·Researchers developed a vaccine for a previously untreatable disease
• ·Engineers create water filter that removes 99 percent of contaminants
• ·A tech company released a new app that helps users learn a new language through games
• ·A new report showed that the number of electric vehicles on the road has tripled in the past two years
• ·The country’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.5 percent the lowest in 20 years
• ·A city installed 50 new electric vehicle charging stations in parking lots around the city
• ·A local newspaper launched a digital subscription service, offering exclusive content to paying readers
• ·The country’s inflation rate dropped to 2.1% in July the lowest in three years
• ·The space agency announced plans to study the surface of Mars for signs of past life
• ·A local community organized a festival to celebrate cultural diversity featuring music dance and food from different countries
• ·City launches bike sharing program with 500 stations across downtown areas
• ·Automotive company recalls specific car models due to faulty brake systems
• ·Hikers find ancient petroglyphs in remote canyon area with no previous recorded history
• ·A local café began offering free refills on coffee for customers who stay to work or study
• ·A tech company released a new laptop that is thinner and lighter than previous models