Researchers found that petting a dog for 10 minutes lowers blood pressure in stressed adults

Postal service hires extra staff for holiday package deliveryMovie theater offers family-friendly matinees with discounted tickets

Research indicates that gratitude practices improve overall well-beingHardware store offers classes on woodworking for beginnersCoast guard rescues sailors from sinking boat in stormy seas

Newspaper profiles local musician who signed with major record labelBiologists develop new method to protect bees from pesticides

Gymnastics team wins first place at regional competition

Study finds that essential oils like lavender improve sleep qualityA school district hired a new nutritionist to oversee school meal programs and educate students about healthy eating

A photographer won a national award for a series of photos highlighting the impact of climate change on small townsA hotel started offering "workcation" packages with dedicated workspace and high-speed internet for remote workers

A musician collaborated with a local orchestra to record a classical version of their popular songsA construction company finished building a new elementary school that can accommodate 500 students

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• ·The government announced plans to build a new airport in a growing coastal city
• ·Scientists found a way to convert agricultural waste into renewable energy
• ·A city started a program to plant native flowers in public spaces to support pollinators
• ·A university research team developed a new type of battery that charges faster
• ·Researchers found that lack of exercise can lead to muscle loss of up to 5% per year in adults over 50
• ·Astronomers discover new exoplanet in habitable zone of distant star
• ·Local hospitals started offering telehealth services for patients who can’t visit in person
• ·Online retailer offers free shipping on all orders over $75
• ·A scientist discovered a new species of frog in a nearby wetland preserve
• ·A charity organization distributed winter coats and blankets to homeless individuals in urban areas
• ·A group of students organized a protest to demand action on climate change and more sustainable policies in schools.
• ·A golfer won a tournament by three strokes after a strong final round
• ·A photographer hosted an exhibition of black-and-white photos of the city’s historic buildings
• ·A study showed that practicing meditation for 15 minutes daily reduces anxiety levels by 22%
• ·Firefighters rescue family of four from house fire in early morning hours
• ·A study found that regular meditation can lower blood pressure by an average of 5.9 mmHg in adults with hypertension