Researchers found that stress can weaken the immune system and increase susceptibility to illness

Doctors developed a new treatment for Parkinson’s disease that slows the progression of the illnessA 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 yearsA severe snowstorm hit the northern region closing schools and highways and disrupting public transportationA tech company announced it will launch a new smart home device that controls all household appliances with voice commands

A global organization launched a campaign to end child labor aiming to help 13 million children by 2030A local school held a science fair with students presenting projects on renewable energy and space exploration

A study found that listening to music while working increases productivity by up to 18% in some people

The national parliament passed a new law to protect consumers from false advertising imposing heavy fines on violatorsA fashion brand collaborated with a local artist to design a limited edition clothing collection

A city installed more streetlights in residential areas to improve safety at nightA research team found that a certain type of tea may help lower cholesterol levels

A bookstore started a book club for teens focusing on young adult fictionA farm began using drones to monitor crop health and reduce pesticide use

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• ·A bookstore chain started a book swap program where customers can exchange used books
• ·The stock market closed at a new high after a week of gains
• ·A government agency launched a campaign to encourage people to recycle electronic waste
• ·A scientist developed a new method to detect early signs of Parkinson’s disease using a simple blood test
• ·A bakery won first place at a national food expo for its innovative vegan chocolate cake
• ·A scientist developed a new way to test for food allergies using a small blood sample
• ·Two neighboring countries signed a historic trade agreement after three years of diplomatic negotiations
• ·The stock market experienced a slight rise at the start of the week
• ·The government launched a new initiative to promote digital literacy among seniors offering free online courses
• ·An airline announced it would add new routes to tropical destinations for winter travelers
• ·The Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying global trade policies
• ·A city added 15 miles of new bike lanes to make cycling safer for commuters
• ·The government launched a $2 billion stimulus package to support small businesses affected by the recent recession
• ·A photographer hosted an exhibition of black-and-white photos of the city’s historic downtown
• ·Study finds that reading aloud to kids improves their listening skills
• ·A tech company announced a new feature for its streaming service that allows offline viewing