A hospital started a support group for families of patients with Alzheimer’s disease

A musician’s new album topped the charts in 12 countries within its first week of releaseA city council voted to build a new public swimming pool in a underserved neighborhood

Scientists developed a new treatment for eczema that reduces symptoms in 90% of patientsA retailer announced it would offer free returns on all online purchases for 60 daysA severe dust storm reduced visibility to near zero causing highway closures in the plains

A study revealed that students who take notes by hand retain information better than those who typeThe government passed regulations to limit air pollution from industrial facilities

A museum hosted a special exhibition honoring the work of women scientists throughout history

A coffee shop started using coffee grounds to fertilize plants in its outdoor seating areaA multinational company said it will relocate its headquarters to a smaller city to cut costs and support local economies

Health experts released new guidelines recommending adults get at least seven hours of sleep nightly for optimal healthA local community center opened its doors to homeless individuals offering shelter food and job training

Researchers announced a battery technology breakthrough with a new design that charges electric vehicles in 15 minutesThe national parliament passed a new law to protect endangered species imposing stricter penalties on illegal hunting

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• ·Engineers create portable water purifier for disaster zones
• ·Study shows that owning a pet reduces feelings of loneliness in elderly adults
• ·A city installed more public art installations in downtown areas
• ·Researchers found that listening to music while studying can improve memory retention
• ·Research shows that yoga reduces symptoms of arthritis in older adults
• ·A research team developed a new method to detect early-stage lung cancer using a simple blood test
• ·A social media platform added a feature to let users hide comments containing offensive language
• ·The country’s inflation rate dropped to 2.1% in July the lowest in three years
• ·Chocolate shop releases limited edition truffles for holiday season
• ·A restaurant started offering happy hour specials on appetizers and drinks
• ·A charity organization started a campaign to raise awareness about mental health in schools
• ·A sports stadium is being renovated to host next year’s championship
• ·A new study showed that 65% of parents prefer in-person school events over virtual gatherings
• ·Book publisher signs deal with best selling author for three new novels
• ·A bakery started making gluten free bread using ancient grains
• ·A community center organized a craft fair where local artisans sold handmade jewelry and pottery