Study finds that journaling about gratitude improves mental health

A tech startup created an app that helps users track their food waste at homeLocal schools held a science competition where students presented inventions for sustainability

A famous chef opened a new restaurant focusing on traditional dishes from the Mediterranean regionWeather forecasters predicted heavy rainfall and possible flooding for coastal areasA hotel chain announced it will stop using single-use toiletries to reduce plastic waste

The country’s GDP grew by 2.1% in the first quarter driven by tech and manufacturing sectorsA historical society opened an exhibit featuring vintage toys from the 1950s and 1960s

Researchers found that playing team sports improves teamwork skills in teenagers

A music festival announced it will offer free tickets to volunteers who help with cleanupA wildlife conservation group worked with local communities to protect natural habitats

A software company offered a free trial of its program to attract new customersA city council approved plans to build a new water treatment plant

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

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• ·A national park started a program to protect native plant species
• ·Researchers found that exercise can improve mental health in people with depression
• ·A hotel added a rooftop bar with views of the city skyline
• ·Environmental activists protested against a new oil pipeline project in the northern wilderness
• ·A major bank announced low-interest loans for women and minority-owned small businesses
• ·A café introduced a new specialty latte made with lavender and honey
• ·Postal workers deliver packages ahead of schedule during busy holiday season
• ·A study found that reading aloud to young children helps develop their literacy skills
• ·Doctors successfully treated a patient with a rare lung condition using a new laser therapy
• ·A local farm began selling homemade jams and jellies at the farmers market using excess fruit
• ·A national park announced it will extend its hours during the summer months
• ·Art gallery hosts opening reception for exhibit by local contemporary artists
• ·A farm used drones to monitor crop health and reduce pesticide use
• ·A famous athlete announced a charity foundation to support youth sports programs in low-income areas
• ·Local schools organized a sports day for students and parents
• ·A coffee shop started selling matcha lattes with oat milk as a dairy-free option