A study found that socializing with friends at least once a week can improve mental well-being in older adults.

Doctors used stem cell therapy to treat a patient with a severe spinal cord injuryThe country’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.3% in September the lowest in 15 years

Environmental activists protested against a new oil pipeline project in the northern wildernessA popular author announced they will release two books next year one fiction and one non-fictionSchools launched a new program to teach students about sustainable living practices

An energy company announced it will close all its coal-fired power plants by 2030A hurricane caused flooding and wind damage to homes and businesses in coastal cities

The WHO released new recommendations for healthy eating to prevent chronic diseases

A soccer team signed a star player from a foreign league for a record transfer feeA soccer team signed a star player from a European league for a record $150 million

A new high-speed train service opened connecting two major cities in 90 minutesMarine biologists found that coral reefs are recovering in areas with strict protection measures

The government passed a law to increase funding for public education by 25%A music festival attracted over 90000 attendees and raised $3 million for charity

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• ·The government started a program to help small businesses create online stores
• ·Doctors successfully performed a rare organ transplant on a 6-year-old child giving them a new chance at life
• ·Music festival sells out all tickets within 24 hours of release
• ·The government introduced a new tax incentive for companies that invest in renewable energy projects
• ·A survey found that 60% of adults do not get enough sleep (less than 7 hours per night)
• ·Book publisher releases memoir by former world leader detailing political career
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of marine life in the deep ocean using a remotely operated underwater vehicle
• ·Research shows that art therapy helps trauma patients recover faster
• ·Research indicates that sunlight exposure helps reduce symptoms of seasonal depression
• ·A research study found that regular exercise improves mental health
• ·Freelance website adds new category for graphic design services
• ·A public library started lending e-readers pre-loaded with best-selling books
• ·Scientists identified a new gene that affects how the body processes carbohydrates
• ·A car accident in a parking lot resulted in minor injuries for two people
• ·Volunteers organized a beach cleanup collecting 3 tons of plastic waste
• ·A hospital started a telemedicine program to provide care to patients in rural areas