Researchers discovered that spending time with pets reduces anxiety in adults

A software company offered a 30-day free trial of its program to attract new customersA city council approved plans to build a new water treatment plant to improve water quality

A charity organized a benefit concert featuring local musicians, raising $50,000 for a children’s hospitalA study found that reading printed books improves comprehension more than reading e-books for most readersA professional sports team signed a star player from another team for a record-breaking contract

A local newspaper started a daily digital newsletter to keep readers updated on breaking newsA bakery used locally sourced flour, eggs, and fruit to make its products, supporting local farmers

A construction project to renovate an old public library began, with plans to add more digital resources

A personal finance app reached 5 million downloads, helping users track spending and save moneyA city council approved a plan to plant more trees in urban areas

A clothing brand donated a portion of its sales to environmental charitiesA hospital purchased new medical equipment to improve patient care

A school started a music program for students interested in learning an instrumentA tech company announced a new feature for its social media platform

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• ·Firefighters rescue family from house fire in early morning hours
• ·A famous actor starred in a new thriller movie that premiered at the Cannes Film Festival
• ·Local schools started offering after-school art programs for elementary students this week
• ·A river in the south overflowed its banks, causing damage to 60 farms and several roads
• ·The government passed a law to increase the minimum wage for tipped workers
• ·The WHO launched a campaign to eliminate polio in three remaining countries
• ·A tech company allowed employees to work four-day weeks, resulting in higher productivity
• ·A tech startup developed a new app that helps users track and reduce their household energy use
• ·Researchers found that using natural cleaning products reduces allergies
• ·A fire department conducted a high-rise rescue drill in the city’s tallest building
• ·A university research team found that social media use can increase feelings of loneliness in young adults
• ·Weather experts predicted a mild winter this year
• ·A local farmers’ market started an online ordering system for home delivery
• ·Toy company releases interactive robot that teaches coding to kids
• ·Local farmers reported a bumper harvest this year thanks to favorable weather and modern agricultural techniques
• ·A construction project to widen a major highway began, with expected completion in two years