Researchers found that a plant-based diet can lower cholesterol levels in adults

Study links lack of green spaces to increased stress levels in urban areasPostal service announces changes to delivery schedules starting next month

Dance troupe performs sold out shows in three major citiesEngineers test new technology to clean up oil spills more efficientlyLibrary expands digital collection with 10000 new e books

Football league announces changes to playoff format for next seasonResearch indicates that drinking green tea may boost metabolism

City launches campaign to encourage more people to use bicycles

Book publisher releases memoir by famous political figureA famous singer announced a world tour with concerts in 40 countries over the next 18 months

The military deployed troops to help distribute food and water in areas hit by a severe hurricaneA school district decided to extend the school day by 30 minutes to add more art and music classes

A startup company launched an app that connects users with local handymen for home repairsA heatwave in the southern states pushed temperatures to 108 degrees prompting heat advisories

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• ·A large retail company said it will phase out single-use plastics in all its stores by the end of 2025
• ·A high school hosted its first international cultural festival, featuring food and performances from 15 countries
• ·Veterinarian clinic offers free spay and neuter services for stray animals
• ·A bookstore started a book club for teens focused on young adult fiction
• ·A study found daily breakfast improves high school students’ academic performance
• ·The local theater held a charity performance to raise money for the poor
• ·Weather experts predicted that this year’s winter will have above-average snowfall
• ·A global summit on gender equality ended with a pledge to close the gender pay gap by 2030
• ·A sports equipment store opened a new location in a shopping mall
• ·A bakery started making sourdough bread with a 48-hour ferment for deeper flavor
• ·A farm started offering tours to teach visitors about sustainable agriculture
• ·A new study revealed that spending time with family pets lowers stress hormones in adults
• ·Local authorities reported a 15% drop in crime rates over the past six months, citing improved community policing efforts.
• ·A new study revealed that air pollution from factories affects memory in older adults
• ·The country’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.5 percent the lowest in 20 years
• ·A community garden donated 100 pounds of carrots to a local senior center