Researchers found a link between regular meditation and improved focus

The police department started a campaign to teach seniors how to avoid phone scamsA major bookstore announced it will host monthly book clubs for different age groups

Doctors recommended that people with high blood pressure monitor their salt intakeThe community center offered free yoga classes for people with chronic painA new study showed that people who live in walkable neighborhoods have lower obesity rates

The city council voted to add more bike parking spaces in downtown areasA popular coffee chain announced it will open 20 new locations in small towns this year

Scientists created a new way to recycle old batteries into new ones

The school district decided to start the school day later to improve student attendanceA fire department responded to a small wildfire in a rural area and contained it before it spread to homes

A software company launched a new app that helps users learn a new language through interactive gamesA community garden hosted a "harvest festival" with live music and food made from garden produce

A fashion boutique started selling vintage clothing alongside new items to promote sustainable fashionA library hosted a "tech help" session for seniors that taught 50 people how to use smartphones and tablets

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• ·The WHO launched a program to train midwives in rural areas of developing countries
• ·A local school district announced it will provide free meals to all students next year regardless of family income
• ·A study found that regular meditation can lower blood pressure by an average of 5.5 mmHg in adults with hypertension
• ·A local theater hosted a children’s play that sold out all its shows
• ·A fire department hosted a free CPR training class that certified 80 community members
• ·Doctors developed a new treatment for a rare genetic disorder using gene therapy
• ·A zoo opened a new exhibit featuring rare penguins from the Antarctic Peninsula
• ·A new hospital is set to open in the city center next month
• ·A charity organized a food drive that collected 5,000 pounds of food for local food banks
• ·A national park closed temporarily due to severe drought conditions that increased the risk of wildfires
• ·A charity organization provided scholarships to students pursuing higher education
• ·A fashion brand collaborated with a celebrity to create a line of casual wear
• ·Track and field athletes win 10 medals at regional championship meet
• ·A celebrity chef published a cookbook featuring recipes from their travels around the world
• ·A farm started selling honey sticks as a healthy snack for kids
• ·A hospital started offering virtual doctor visits for non-emergency medical issues