Researchers found a link between regular meditation and improved focus

The police department started a campaign to teach seniors how to avoid phone scamsA major bookstore announced it will host monthly book clubs for different age groups

Doctors recommended that people with high blood pressure monitor their salt intakeThe community center offered free yoga classes for people with chronic painA new study showed that people who live in walkable neighborhoods have lower obesity rates

The city council voted to add more bike parking spaces in downtown areasA popular coffee chain announced it will open 20 new locations in small towns this year

Scientists created a new way to recycle old batteries into new ones

The school district decided to start the school day later to improve student attendanceA fire department responded to a small wildfire in a rural area and contained it before it spread to homes

A software company launched a new app that helps users learn a new language through interactive gamesA community garden hosted a "harvest festival" with live music and food made from garden produce

A fashion boutique started selling vintage clothing alongside new items to promote sustainable fashionA library hosted a "tech help" session for seniors that taught 50 people how to use smartphones and tablets

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• ·City launches bike sharing program with 500 stations across downtown areas
• ·A public library announced it will loan out gardening tools and seed packets to residents
• ·A community garden donated 150 pounds of carrots to a local senior center
• ·A school started a robotics club where students build and program robots
• ·Doctors reported an increase in patients with allergies this season
• ·A bookstore offered a discount on all hardcover books during a weekend sale
• ·A hotel chain announced it will install electric vehicle charging stations at all locations
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new light rail system connecting downtown to the suburbs
• ·Researchers found that a plant-based diet can lower blood pressure in hypertensive patients
• ·A farm began using organic farming methods to grow its crops
• ·Retail store expands online shopping options with same day delivery service
• ·Scientists developed a new type of battery that charges twice as fast as current models
• ·The national soccer team won its first major tournament in 25 years, defeating the defending champions 2-1 in the final.
• ·The country’s GDP grew by 1.5 percent in the last quarter driven by service industries
• ·The postal service introduced a same-day delivery service for packages in major cities
• ·Researchers found that regular consumption of nuts lowers cholesterol levels