Researchers found a link between regular meditation and improved focus

The police department started a campaign to teach seniors how to avoid phone scamsA major bookstore announced it will host monthly book clubs for different age groups

Doctors recommended that people with high blood pressure monitor their salt intakeThe community center offered free yoga classes for people with chronic painA new study showed that people who live in walkable neighborhoods have lower obesity rates

The city council voted to add more bike parking spaces in downtown areasA popular coffee chain announced it will open 20 new locations in small towns this year

Scientists created a new way to recycle old batteries into new ones

The school district decided to start the school day later to improve student attendanceA fire department responded to a small wildfire in a rural area and contained it before it spread to homes

A software company launched a new app that helps users learn a new language through interactive gamesA community garden hosted a "harvest festival" with live music and food made from garden produce

A fashion boutique started selling vintage clothing alongside new items to promote sustainable fashionA library hosted a "tech help" session for seniors that taught 50 people how to use smartphones and tablets

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• ·A popular online retailer offered free shipping for all orders during a special sale
• ·A bank announced it will forgive up to $15000 in student loans for graduates in healthcare fields
• ·A small café started offering specialty coffee drinks made with rare and exotic beans
• ·The city hosted an international marathon with runners from over 30 countries
• ·Weather forecasters predicted a heatwave for the central region next week
• ·Furniture store sells line of furniture made from reclaimed wood
• ·Park rangers offer night hikes to observe nocturnal wildlife
• ·A gym started a program to help people recover from injuries through exercise
• ·A university professor published a research paper on climate change that was featured in a top scientific journal
• ·A study showed that eating dark chocolate in moderation improves blood flow and cognitive function
• ·Pet sitting service expands to offer more flexible scheduling options
• ·The national tennis team won a major international tournament for the first time
• ·A major airline announced a renewable energy partnership to power flights with biofuel
• ·The local government banned single - use plastics in public places
• ·Farmers are experimenting with new crop varieties to withstand drought
• ·The national soccer team won a crucial match, securing their spot in next year’s international tournament.