A city started a composting program for residents that turns food waste into garden fertilizer

The space agency announced plans to study the surface of Mars for signs of past lifeLocal businesses donated goods and services to a charity auction benefiting a children’s hospital

The United Nations released a report on the effects of climate change on coastal communitiesA cyclist set a new national record for the fastest time in a 100-kilometer raceA library added new audio books and e-books to its collection for users to borrow online

Researchers found that eating fish high in omega-3 fatty acids can improve brain healthThe city announced plans to repave 50 miles of roads and repair potholes

A tech company launched a new smartphone with a better camera and longer battery life

A thunderstorm knocked down trees and power lines in several residential neighborhoodsAn airline announced it would offer free checked bags for military personnel and their families

A study showed that teachers who receive regular feedback improve their teaching effectivenessThe government invested $400 million in building new solar farms in the southwest

A toy company released a line of science kits that let kids conduct chemistry experiments at homeA community held a cultural festival featuring traditional music and dance from Latin America

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• ·A study found that spending time with pets can reduce anxiety and depression, improving overall mental well-being.
• ·A new restaurant chain opened its first location in the city offering plant based meals
• ·A musician toured small towns, performing at local venues to support independent music
• ·Local schools held a sports day for students to promote physical activity
• ·A city installed new public restrooms downtown to improve amenities for visitors
• ·A city launched a program to help homeless individuals find permanent housing and employment
• ·A fashion brand collaborated with a local artist to design a limited edition collection
• ·A software company released a new graphic design app that is free for students and educators
• ·The Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to a poet for their contributions to modern verse
• ·Astronomers share new images of distant galaxy captured by space telescope
• ·Researchers found that spending time in forests lowers blood pressure in adults
• ·A museum hosted a special exhibit on ancient Egyptian history with artifacts on loan from overseas
• ·A team of veterinarians opened a clinic that specializes in treating senior pets
• ·A gym added a new indoor pool for swimming lessons and exercise
• ·A bakery used locally sourced flour, eggs, and fruit to make its products, supporting local farmers
• ·A local farm began selling homemade jams and jellies at the farmers market using excess fruit