Health experts released new guidelines recommending that adults get at least seven hours of sleep per night to maintain optimal health.

Cross country team sets new state record for fastest average timeStudy finds that reading to young children increases their vocabulary by 30 percent

Bakery makes low sugar muffins with whole grain flour and fruitPolice department launches app for reporting traffic accidents and road hazardsArt gallery showcases works by local artists with disabilities

Research shows that stretching after exercise reduces muscle soreness by 50 percentElectronics store offers back to school discounts on laptops and tablets

Wildlife sanctuary releases rehabilitated birds of prey into protected forest area

Lifestyle magazine shares tips for creating energy efficient homesA new art gallery opened in the downtown area featuring contemporary art

The city council approved a plan to plant more trees in urban areasA charity organization distributed blankets to homeless people during winter

The university offered online courses to students from other countriesA new video streaming service launched with exclusive content

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• ·Major grocery chains announced plans to cut plastic packaging by 30 percent next year
• ·A farmers market started a program to help small farmers sell their products
• ·Magazine features profile of chef who uses local, seasonal ingredients
• ·Research shows that regular social gatherings improve mental health in adults
• ·A famous designer launched a new clothing line inspired by traditional craftsmanship
• ·A new study showed that 72% of employees feel more productive with a four-day workweek
• ·A severe tornado touched down in a small town destroying several buildings and injuring a few residents
• ·A historic hotel in the city center was renovated and reopened after being closed for two years
• ·A community garden hosted a herb workshop teaching residents to grow and use basil, mint, and rosemary
• ·Local residents protested a proposed construction project they say will destroy a protected forest
• ·Local firefighters responded to a factory chemical spill evacuating nearby residents as a precaution
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of marine life in the deep ocean using a remotely operated underwater vehicle
• ·A cyclone in the Pacific Ocean destroyed over 200 homes and damaged a local port
• ·A musician performed at a charity gala that raised $45,000 for a local nonprofit
• ·A coffee shop hosted a coffee tasting event with beans from 8 different countries
• ·A city council discussed plans to improve public transportation for people with disabilities