A study found that spending time with pets can lower stress hormones and improve mood in adults

A charity organized a concert to raise money for a local children’s hospitalA research study revealed that reading printed books improves comprehension better than e books for some people

A sports team signed a new star player from another teamA local newspaper started a digital newsletter to keep readers updated on breaking newsA bakery used locally sourced ingredients to make its products

A construction project to renovate an old library began this weekA smartphone app that helps users manage their finances reached 5 million downloads

A farmers market hosted a cooking demonstration featuring local chefs

A hospital started a program to help patients quit smokingA team of doctors developed a new treatment for Alzheimer’s disease that slows the progression of the illness.

A large retail company announced it will open its first store in Europe next year, expanding its global presence.A new report showed that the number of electric vehicles on the road has doubled in the past two years.

A severe snowstorm hit the northern region, closing schools and highways and disrupting public transportation.A tech company announced it will launch a new smart home device that can control all household appliances with voice commands.

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