Researchers found that spending time with family improves overall happiness

Public transport companies introduced contactless payment optionsA major airline announced plans to reduce carbon emissions by 30 percent

The country’s education budget was increased by 10 percentA new art gallery featuring modern works opened in the city centerDoctors reported a decrease in smoking rates among young adults

A music festival announced its lineup of artists for next yearThe government introduced new regulations for food safety

A tech company released a new laptop with longer battery life

Weather forecasters warned of a possible hurricane approaching the coastBiologists develop new method to protect honeybees from pesticides

Gymnastics team wins first place at regional competitionStudy finds that using lavender essential oil reduces anxiety symptoms

Coffee shop sources coffee beans directly from small farms in Central AmericaMiddle school organizes field trip to science museum for students

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• ·Coffee shop switches to compostable cups and straws to reduce plastic waste
• ·A photographer hosted a family photo day that offered affordable sessions for 50 families
• ·A new video game was released and quickly became a top seller
• ·A major hotel chain announced it will implement a zero-waste policy in all its hotels reducing landfill waste by 95%
• ·A retail store announced it will open 20 new locations in small towns next year
• ·A new zoo exhibit featuring endangered species opened today
• ·Researchers calculated that recycling one ton of paper saves 17 trees and 7000 gallons of water
• ·A university research team made progress in developing a vaccine for a rare viral disease
• ·A museum displayed a rare collection of historical letters from a famous political leader
• ·Scientists discovered a new method to clean oil spills more effectively
• ·Doctors recommended a balanced diet for people with chronic diseases
• ·A study found that reading fiction can improve empathy and social skills
• ·A pet store hosted a training workshop for new dog owners
• ·The police department added more officers to patrol shopping centers during the holiday rush
• ·Plant nursery sells native plants that support local pollinators
• ·A new study indicated that working from home reduces stress for most employees