A city hosted a food festival that featured dishes from 40 different cultures drawing 15,000 attendees

A major food company announced it will cut sugar in its cereals by 30% over the next yearScientists created a device that generates electricity from food waste in homes

The school board approved plans to build a new middle school in the fast-growing northern neighborhoodResearchers found that petting a dog for 10 minutes lowers blood pressure in stressed adultsThe government started a program to help small businesses set up online stores

A tech startup launched an app that tracks spending and helps users save money for goalsDoctors urged people to get eye exams every two years to check for vision problems and eye diseases

The local museum hosted a lecture series with historians talking about the city’s history

A new study revealed that air pollution from factories affects memory in older adultsCandle store hosts workshop on making soy wax candles

Highway department repairs potholes on major highways before winterPodcast interviews scientist about new space exploration discoveries

Research indicates that volunteering strengthens community bondsPet sitting service offers dog walking and pet feeding services

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• ·Local police reported a 19% drop in theft cases following the launch of a neighborhood watch program
• ·The government started a program to help people quit smoking
• ·A tech company said it will adopt a 4-day workweek for all employees starting next quarter
• ·Scientists discovered that a common herb has properties that help with digestion
• ·Study finds that essential oils like peppermint boost energy levels
• ·A medical study found that drinking plenty of water improves skin hydration and elasticity
• ·A library added a collection of books in multiple languages to support immigrant families
• ·A scientist developed a new type of biodegradable packaging for food products
• ·Scientists at a leading university identified a new protein that could slow the spread of certain cancers
• ·Local authorities announced plans for a new rural hospital addressing medical facility shortages
• ·A startup created a new smart thermostat that learns user habits to save energy
• ·Doctors recommended that people practice good hand hygiene to prevent the spread of illness
• ·Doctors discovered a new way to treat allergies with fewer side effects
• ·A major airline updated its in flight entertainment system with more movie options
• ·A charity started a literacy program where volunteers read to children in low income neighborhoods
• ·Glaciers in the Arctic have lost 40% of their mass since 1980 according to a new study