A fashion store donated 10% of its holiday sales to a local children’s hospital

A study found that spending time in nature can reduce stress levels by up to 45% in adultsA local school held a charity event to raise money for children with cancer collecting over $70000

A tech startup launched a new app that helps users track their carbon footprint and make more eco-friendly choicesThe national basketball team won the regional championship securing a spot in the upcoming international tournamentA severe flood hit a rural area destroying hundreds of homes and forcing residents to seek temporary shelter

A new report showed that the number of college graduates entering the tech industry has increased by 20% in the past yearA famous chef opened a new restaurant in the city center specializing in fusion cuisine from around the world

Local authorities announced a ban on single-use plastic bags in all retail stores starting next month

Researchers developed a new vaccine that is effective against multiple strains of a common virusThe city installed a new parking app that lets users reserve spots and pay for parking online

A major food company announced it will cut sugar in its cereals by 30% over the next yearScientists created a device that generates electricity from food waste in homes

The school board approved plans to build a new middle school in the fast-growing northern neighborhoodResearchers found that petting a dog for 10 minutes lowers blood pressure in stressed adults

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• ·Local schools started offering after-school art programs for elementary students this week
• ·A library added a collection of books in multiple languages to support immigrant families
• ·A construction company used recycled asphalt to repave a major highway
• ·A startup launched a new app that helps users track their daily water intake and stay hydrated
• ·A celebrity chef appeared on a cooking show to demonstrate how to make a holiday feast
• ·A local bookstore started a program to read to children at a local daycare
• ·Researchers found that a diet high in whole grains can lower the risk of heart disease
• ·A smartphone company offered a trade-in program for old phones to encourage recycling
• ·Doctors developed a new non-surgical treatment for back pain using ultrasound technology
• ·A tech company released a software update that adds new features to its popular app
• ·A tech company launched a new smartwatch that monitors heart rate variability
• ·A hospital hired more nurses to reduce patient to nurse ratios
• ·Researchers published a study showing that regular exercise can lower the risk of heart disease by up to 30%.
• ·A pharmaceutical firm reported positive results from trials of a new drug for treating Parkinson’s disease
• ·Doctors used stem cell therapy to treat a patient with a severe spinal cord injury
• ·Marine researchers discovered a group of rare sea turtles nesting in a protected coastal area