A pet store started offering "pet wellness checks" with a licensed veterinarian once a month

The city started a composting program to turn food waste into fertilizer for public gardensA famous singer announced a farewell tour after 30 years in the music industry

Doctors developed a non-opioid painkiller that is effective for chronic back painThe local zoo celebrated the birth of a baby giraffe as part of its endangered species programScientists built a solar panel that can generate electricity even on cloudy days

The city held a food festival with dishes from 40 different countries and live cultural performancesA new study showed that practicing yoga for 30 minutes a day reduces anxiety symptoms

The government announced plans to repair old bridges and highways across the state

A tech company donated 500 laptops to schools in rural areas with limited technology accessLocal restaurants reported a 38% increase in customers during the summer tourist season

The World Bank approved a $1.2 billion loan to help a developing country build clean water systemsA tennis player won their 24th Grand Slam title breaking a decades-old record

A new art museum opened in the city center featuring works by contemporary artists from around the worldResearchers found that playing musical instruments can improve memory in older adults

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• ·Weather forecasters predicted heavy rain for the weekend
• ·A new study revealed that children who read for 30 minutes a day have better language skills than those who don’t.
• ·The national hockey team won a crucial match to stay in the competition
• ·The military conducted rescue operations in areas affected by a hurricane
• ·A study found that seniors who own pets have lower rates of depression and loneliness
• ·A fashion designer released a limited-edition scarf collection inspired by local wildlife
• ·Police department launches campaign to reduce speeding in school zones
• ·A new study revealed that air pollution from cars affects children’s lung development by age 5
• ·The postal service introduced a same-day delivery service for packages in major cities
• ·Local schools added environmental science classes to their middle school curriculum
• ·A new study revealed that exposure to natural light during the day improves sleep at night
• ·Local police increased patrols to reduce crime in residential areas
• ·A popular TV show aired its series finale last night attracting millions of viewers and sparking online discussion
• ·The postal service announced it would expand its package delivery services to rural areas
• ·A new movie starring a popular actor earned $45 million on its opening weekend
• ·Study shows that using blue light filters on devices improves sleep quality in teens