A study found that spending time with friends and family can improve overall happiness and well-being

Local farmers markets started offering online ordering and curbside pickup for customersThe WHO launched a campaign to provide clean drinking water to 5 million people in rural areas

A golfer won a major tournament with a hole-in-one on the final holeA hospital announced it will build a new cancer treatment center with state-of-the-art equipmentResearchers found that walking in forests can increase the number of immune cells in the body

The public transit system started offering free rides for passengers who use reusable transit cardsA clothing brand announced it will donate a portion of its sales to environmental conservation groups

A multi-car accident on a highway caused a 12-mile traffic jam during the morning commute

A study showed that online courses can help working adults earn college degrees fasterA fire at a shopping mall was extinguished quickly with no injuries reported to shoppers or staff

A survey found that 72% of workers want their employers to offer more flexible work schedulesA best-selling author released a new thriller novel that focuses on cybercrime and hacking

The transportation agency announced plans to add 10 new subway stations to the city’s transit systemArchaeologists found a set of ancient pottery vessels believed to be 4000 years old in a desert cave

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• ·A study found that owning a pet improves mental health in seniors
• ·A restaurant was awarded a best local cuisine prize by a regional food magazine
• ·Travel magazine lists top hidden travel destinations for budget travelers
• ·Chemists create natural cleaning products safe for pets
• ·A local theater hosted a festival of plays written by local playwrights
• ·A farm started a winery
• ·A pharmaceutical company received approval to market a new drug for treating type 2 diabetes
• ·The government announced plans to build a new high-speed rail line connecting two major cities
• ·A pet shelter organized a fundraiser that raised $15,000 to cover medical costs for animals
• ·The military announced it will host a public open house at its base next month
• ·A local theater company performed a musical in a public park for free
• ·Researchers found that playing musical instruments can improve brain function
• ·A new fashion show featured designs made from recycled materials
• ·Researchers found that children who learn to read at an early age have better vocabulary skills
• ·The airport announced it will install new biometric scanners to speed up passenger check-in
• ·The government built new affordable housing complexes in urban areas with high rent costs