Study finds that journaling about gratitude improves mental health

A tech startup created an app that helps users track their food waste at homeLocal schools held a science competition where students presented inventions for sustainability

A famous chef opened a new restaurant focusing on traditional dishes from the Mediterranean regionWeather forecasters predicted heavy rainfall and possible flooding for coastal areasA hotel chain announced it will stop using single-use toiletries to reduce plastic waste

The country’s GDP grew by 2.1% in the first quarter driven by tech and manufacturing sectorsA historical society opened an exhibit featuring vintage toys from the 1950s and 1960s

Researchers found that playing team sports improves teamwork skills in teenagers

A music festival announced it will offer free tickets to volunteers who help with cleanupA wildlife conservation group worked with local communities to protect natural habitats

A software company offered a free trial of its program to attract new customersA city council approved plans to build a new water treatment plant

A charity organized a concert to raise money for a local children’s hospitalA research study revealed that reading printed books improves comprehension better than e books for some people

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• ·Marine researchers discovered a group of rare sea turtles nesting in a protected coastal area
• ·A basketball player was named the most valuable player (MVP) of the season after averaging 30 points per game
• ·Research indicates that early reading programs reduce literacy gaps in preschoolers
• ·A famous actor said they will star in a new movie based on a best-selling novel scheduled to start filming next month
• ·A study published in a science journal found that exposure to natural sunlight improves cognitive function in children
• ·Hot weather in the northeast led to an increase in sales of air conditioners and fans
• ·A small business owner started selling handmade candles with natural scents, featured in a lifestyle blog
• ·A coffee chain announced it will source all its beans from sustainable farms
• ·Mudslides in mountainous areas blocked three major highways stranding thousands of motorists
• ·A new species of fish was identified in a freshwater lake
• ·Weather service warns of heavy snowfall in northern regions this weekend
• ·Cycling event draws 2,000 participants for charity ride across state
• ·Engineers created a new type of solar panel that is 42% more efficient than current models
• ·A popular coffee chain announced plans to open 30 new stores in Southeast Asia next year
• ·The transportation department announced plans to build a new subway line to connect the airport to the city
• ·Local boutiques reported a surge in sales of handmade products during the holiday season