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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• ·Scientists discovered a new species of frog in a rainforest with unique coloration
• ·A study found that reading for 30 minutes a day can reduce stress levels by 20%
• ·The space agency announced plans to send a rover to explore a distant asteroid
• ·An airline announced it would use more efficient engines to reduce fuel consumption and emissions
• ·A bakery introduced vegan donuts with fruit glazes, becoming its top-selling item
• ·A bakery introduced a new line of gluten free pastries made with alternative flours
• ·A museum displayed a rare collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts including a mummy mask
• ·A fashion designer collaborated with a sports brand to create athletic wear for women
• ·The government offered tax breaks to businesses that install solar panels on their buildings
• ·Students raised money for a local animal shelter through a charity event
• ·Firefighters contained a large-scale wildfire in the western region after five days of intensive efforts
• ·A tech startup released a new device that helps monitor heart health at home
• ·A major retail company announced it will offer free shipping on all online orders regardless of the purchase amount
• ·Doctors urged parents to make sure their children get enough vitamin D for healthy bone development
• ·The city council approved the construction of a new public library in the northern neighborhood
• ·Bakery makes low carb bread for customers on special diets