A study found that spending time with friends reduces the risk of depression in young adults

Local schools started offering after-school art programs for elementary students this weekA large telecom company invested $1.8 billion in expanding 5G network coverage to rural areas

A tropical depression formed in the Pacific Ocean prompting storm watches for island communitiesThe World Health Organization updated its list of essential medicines to include new HIV treatmentsA professional baseball player signed a seven-year contract worth $220 million with a new team

A new public bike path opened connecting downtown to suburban parks spanning 12 milesMarine researchers documented a rare sighting of humpback whales in a coastal bay

The government passed a law requiring food labels to include more detailed allergen information

A major comedy festival announced its lineup featuring 50 stand-up comedians from around the worldResearchers found that spending time in forests lowers blood pressure in adults

A famous singer performed a surprise concert for nurses and doctors at a city hospitalThe city’s public library added more e-books and online databases for students and researchers

Local businesses joined a campaign to reduce their carbon footprint by using renewable energyWeather conditions improved allowing outdoor sports events to resume after a week of rain

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• ·A new design competition was held to find innovative ideas for urban spaces
• ·Research shows that walking barefoot on grass reduces stress
• ·Car manufacturers announced a joint effort to develop a universal charging network for electric vehicles
• ·A major event center hosted an international conference this week
• ·A tech startup launched a new app that helps users track their water consumption and stay hydrated
• ·A study found that athletes who get 8-9 hours of sleep per night perform 15% better in competitions
• ·A study showed that playing classical music for plants helps them grow 15% faster than usual
• ·The city council voted to add more benches and water fountains in public parks
• ·A retail store announced it will open 20 new locations in small towns next year
• ·A sports league changed its rules to make games more exciting
• ·A library announced it will offer free 3D printing services for students and residents
• ·Scientists studied the impact of plastic waste on marine life
• ·A survey found that 72% of workers want their employers to offer more flexible work schedules
• ·Cross country team sets new school record at state meet
• ·The government provided grants to farmers who adopt organic farming practices
• ·Experts warned that rising temperatures could lead to more frequent heatwaves this summer