A school district hired a new guidance counselor to provide support to students’ mental health and academic goals

A popular TV show was renewed for a fifth season due to high ratings and critical praiseLocal businesses reported 20% higher holiday season sales than the previous year

A new law passed increasing the minimum wage by 10% to improve low-income workers’ living standardsA global organization warned of medical supply shortages in developing countries calling for more donationsA major hotel chain announced 30 new Asia locations over the next three years

A study found time in nature reduces adult stress levels by up to 40%A local school held a charity event raising over $50000 for children with cancer

A tech startup launched an app to help users track carbon footprints and make eco-friendly choices

The national basketball team won the regional championship securing a spot in an international tournamentEngineers create portable water purifier for disaster zones

Wrestling team wins state championship for fifth yearStudy shows that audiobooks help struggling readers

Toy store hosts craft day for kids to make stuffed animalsPostal service adds extra delivery days for holidays

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• ·Archaeologists discovered ancient tools made from bone in a cave system
• ·A city introduced a ban on single-use plastics including plastic bags straws and utensils
• ·A museum hosted an exhibit of ancient Roman artifacts on loan from a museum in Rome
• ·A city council approved plans to convert an old factory into a community art center
• ·Researchers found that air pollution can worsen asthma symptoms in children and adults
• ·A hospital purchased a new 3D imaging machine to improve the accuracy of medical diagnoses
• ·A toy company released a new line of educational toys that teach coding to kids
• ·Study finds that peppermint oil boosts focus
• ·Scientists developed a rapid test for a bacterial infection that gives results in 12 minutes
• ·The stock market closed at a new all-time high after a week of strong performance
• ·A new study indicated that regular exercise reduces the risk of developing certain cancers
• ·A library started offering book rentals by mail for patrons who can’t visit in person
• ·Ambulance service offers free CPR training
• ·Research finds that playing a musical instrument improves hand eye coordination in kids
• ·Research finds that regular family game nights reduce screen time for kids by 40 percent
• ·Dietitian recommends adding leafy greens to daily meals for iron and vitamin K