A government program provided financial assistance to first time homebuyers

Study links lack of green spaces to increased stress levels in urban areasPostal service announces changes to delivery schedules starting next month

Dance troupe performs sold out shows in three major citiesEngineers test new technology to clean up oil spills more efficientlyLibrary expands digital collection with 10000 new e books

Football league announces changes to playoff format for next seasonResearch indicates that drinking green tea may boost metabolism

City launches campaign to encourage more people to use bicycles

Book publisher releases memoir by famous political figureA famous singer announced a world tour with concerts in 40 countries over the next 18 months

The military deployed troops to help distribute food and water in areas hit by a severe hurricaneA school district decided to extend the school day by 30 minutes to add more art and music classes

A startup company launched an app that connects users with local handymen for home repairsA heatwave in the southern states pushed temperatures to 108 degrees prompting heat advisories

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• ·A farm started a educational program for school groups to learn about farming
• ·Biologists track migration patterns of humpback whales using underwater microphones
• ·Scientists found that a certain type of mushroom can boost the immune system when eaten regularly
• ·A major cosmetics brand said it will stop animal testing on all its products worldwide
• ·Two neighboring countries signed a historic peace agreement after three years of diplomatic negotiations
• ·A farm installed a new irrigation system that uses 30% less water than the previous model
• ·The military announced joint training exercises with allied forces next month
• ·Doctors developed a new inhaler that delivers medication more effectively for asthma patients
• ·Scientists have discovered a new species of marine life living in the deep sea trenches
• ·Research shows that walking on grass improves balance in seniors
• ·A small business owner used social media influencers to promote their products and increase sales
• ·The national parliament passed a new law to protect consumers from false advertising imposing heavy fines on violators
• ·A study found that a plant-based diet can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes by 36% compared to a meat-heavy diet
• ·The government increased funding for cancer research to find new treatments and cures
• ·The national postal service said it will increase delivery speeds with most packages now arriving within 2 days
• ·The country’s GDP grew by 2.8% in the second quarter exceeding economists’ predictions