A popular restaurant chain announced it would be adding more plant-based menu options to meet growing consumer demand.

The school district added a course on climate change to the science curriculumResearchers found that eating dark chocolate improves blood flow to the brain

The government passed a law to limit noise from nightclubs and bars in residential areasA popular social media platform added a new feature to block unwanted messagesDoctors developed a new cream to treat psoriasis that has fewer side effects

The local community organized a parade to celebrate the city's founding anniversaryA new study indicated that regular exercise reduces the risk of developing certain cancers

The city hosted an art auction to raise money for local charities

Scientists discovered a new plant that can be used to make a natural insect repellentResearchers studied climate change’s impact on plants

A bookstore read to kids at daycaresA farm sold fresh flowers at the farmers market

A museum opened a space exploration exhibitA gym offered online fitness classes

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• ·The government launched a program to provide free mental health counseling for veterans
• ·A farmers market hosted a cooking demonstration
• ·A local café started serving vegan desserts made with coconut milk
• ·A severe hailstorm with baseball-sized hail damaged crops on 70 farms in a rural county
• ·A study showed that eating a breakfast high in protein can reduce hunger cravings throughout the day
• ·A tech company released software that helps small businesses manage social media accounts
• ·Scientists observed a rare comet passing close to Earth
• ·A school started a foreign language program
• ·A government program provided financial assistance to first time homebuyers
• ·The city announced plans to repair 20 miles of sidewalks in residential neighborhoods
• ·A school started a theater program that put on a production of a classic play
• ·A new report showed that the number of people working from home has increased by 40% since the start of the decade.
• ·Local schools installed new security systems including cameras and access control doors
• ·A study found that spending time with friends can lower stress hormones by 23%
• ·A new study showed that air pollution can affect cognitive function in older adults
• ·Local bookstores reported increased sales of self-help books during the start of the new year