A study found that spending time with friends reduces the risk of depression in young adults

Local schools started offering after-school art programs for elementary students this weekA large telecom company invested $1.8 billion in expanding 5G network coverage to rural areas

A tropical depression formed in the Pacific Ocean prompting storm watches for island communitiesThe World Health Organization updated its list of essential medicines to include new HIV treatmentsA professional baseball player signed a seven-year contract worth $220 million with a new team

A new public bike path opened connecting downtown to suburban parks spanning 12 milesMarine researchers documented a rare sighting of humpback whales in a coastal bay

The government passed a law requiring food labels to include more detailed allergen information

A major comedy festival announced its lineup featuring 50 stand-up comedians from around the worldResearchers found that spending time in forests lowers blood pressure in adults

A famous singer performed a surprise concert for nurses and doctors at a city hospitalThe city’s public library added more e-books and online databases for students and researchers

Local businesses joined a campaign to reduce their carbon footprint by using renewable energyWeather conditions improved allowing outdoor sports events to resume after a week of rain

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• ·A tech company announced $500 million in AI research and development investment
• ·City officials revealed plans to build a new park in the downtown area with walking trails and a community garden
• ·Scientists developed a new method to recycle electronic waste safely
• ·A major airline announced a renewable energy partnership to power flights with biofuel
• ·Local businesses participated in a “shop local” campaign to boost the regional economy
• ·Scientists found a new moon orbiting a gas giant in our solar system
• ·Researchers studied the effects of sleep deprivation on work performance
• ·Researchers studied the effects of social media on friendships among college students
• ·Wildlife rescue group transports injured owl to rehabilitation center
• ·The national rugby team hired a new coach with experience winning international titles
• ·A school district introduced a new mental health program for students with counselors in every school
• ·The country’s exports increased by 15 percent in the last year
• ·A new report showed that the number of people working from home has increased by 42% since the start of the decade
• ·A local school district announced it will introduce coding classes for elementary school students starting next semester
• ·A school added a new course on financial literacy to help students learn about budgeting and saving
• ·A bookstore hosted a book signing event with a best selling mystery author