City officials revealed plans to build a new downtown park with walking trails and a community garden

Cycling event draws 2,000 participants for charity ride across stateStudy shows that adding garlic to meals lowers blood pressure in adults

Furniture store sells eco-friendly sofas made from recycled materialsLibrary offers free access to online language learning toolsSkateboard competition awards $10,000 prize to professional rider

Research indicates that getting enough sleep improves creativityJuice bar uses cold-press technology to make nutrient-rich juices

Animal shelter partners with pet store to offer discounted adoption fees

Newspaper reports on growth of small businesses in downtown areaLocal farmers markets started selling homemade jams and preserves made from local fruits

The WHO launched a training program for nurses in developing countries to improve maternal healthA golfer won a tournament by two strokes after a final round of exceptional play

A hospital started offering telehealth services for patients who cannot visit in personResearchers found that regular exercise can improve mood and reduce symptoms of anxiety

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• ·Local authorities announced a ban on single-use plastic bags in all retail stores starting next month
• ·The mayor announced a plan to build 8000 affordable housing units over the next four years
• ·A soccer team signed a star player from a European league for a record $150 million
• ·Yoga studio offers free trial classes for new members during summer months
• ·A study published in a top medical journal found daily exercise can boost mental health by reducing anxiety and depression symptoms
• ·A local basketball team won the national championship after a thrilling overtime victory
• ·Research indicates that sunlight exposure helps reduce symptoms of seasonal depression
• ·Researchers developed a new method to produce clean drinking water from saltwater
• ·Tech company launches a new smartphone with advanced camera features
• ·A local bookstore expanded its collection of children’s books
• ·The mayor announced a plan to add more benches and public restrooms in city parks
• ·Doctors developed a new treatment for migraines that reduces the frequency of attacks
• ·Medical researchers found that regular strength training can reduce the risk of osteoporosis in women
• ·Scientists discovered a new plant that can be used to make a natural insect repellent
• ·Tech startup unveils portable device that monitors air quality in real time
• ·The national soccer team won a friendly match against a top team