A study found that regular meditation can lower blood pressure by an average of 5.8 mmHg in adults with hypertension

The government started a program to help small businesses use digital technologyA tech startup launched an app to help people manage their personal finances

Doctors urged people to get regular eye exams to detect vision problems earlyThe local museum hosted a lecture series by famous expertsA new study showed that air pollution affects cognitive function in the elderly

The city council announced plans to add more bike lanes in the cityA major airline added new entertainment options on its flights

Scientists developed a new lightweight material for use in aircraft

The school district added a financial literacy course to the curriculumLocal police increased security at shopping malls during the holiday shopping season

A new restaurant specializing in vegan sushi opened to positive reviewsThe country’s inflation rate dropped to 1.8 percent due to lower energy prices

A charity launched a program to teach seniors how to use video calls to stay in touch with familyScientists reported that coral reefs in protected areas are recovering faster than expected

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• ·A grocery store started selling plant-based milk alternatives like oat and almond milk
• ·The national soccer league announced plans to add a women’s division next year
• ·A historic lighthouse on the coast underwent a six-month restoration to fix structural damage
• ·A local school district announced it will provide free meals to all students next year regardless of family income
• ·A study showed that eating a protein-rich breakfast can reduce overeating later in the day
• ·Volunteer group builds homes for families displaced by natural disaster
• ·The city council voted to add more public trash cans and recycling bins in parks
• ·A research study found that volunteering can improve mental health
• ·A hospital started a smoking cessation program
• ·Candle company donates portion of sales to reforestation projects
• ·A farm started selling homemade honey and beeswax products at local farmers markets
• ·Education ministers from across the region agreed to implement a unified curriculum for primary and secondary schools
• ·A construction company used recycled steel to build a new office building
• ·A college sports team won a regional tournament, qualifying for the national championship for the first time
• ·A smartphone company released a waterproof model
• ·A retailer announced it would offer free shipping on all online orders over $50