Health experts released new guidelines recommending adults get at least seven hours of sleep per night for optimal health

Local schools will extend their after school programs to support working parentsA major tech company unveiled its latest smartphone model with advanced camera features

Researchers found that regular exercise can improve memory in older adultsThe city council approved plans to build a new public transportation hub downtownInternational aid organizations are sending supplies to areas affected by recent floods

A famous author released their first novel in five years to critical acclaimDoctors developed a new treatment for a rare genetic disorder using gene therapy

Farmers reported higher crop yields this season due to favorable weather conditions

The national football team won a key match to qualify for the upcoming world cupA heatwave in the southern states pushed temperatures to 108 degrees prompting heat advisories

Researchers created a biodegradable plastic bag that breaks down in soil within three monthsThe government passed a law to protect endangered sea otters from oil spills and habitat loss

A restaurant chain announced it would switch to 100% cage-free eggs by the end of the yearVolunteers planted over 3000 trees in a urban park as part of a citywide reforestation effort

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• ·A major cosmetics brand said it will stop animal testing on all its products worldwide
• ·A tech company donated 200 computers to a school district serving low-income communities
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of frog that can change color to match its surroundings
• ·City hosts Fourth of July parade with floats from local organizations
• ·The postal service announced it would hire additional staff to handle the holiday mail rush
• ·The city council approved a $120 million project to build a new public library and community center
• ·Local farmers reported higher crop yields this season thanks to a new irrigation system
• ·A new smartphone model with advanced camera features was released
• ·A local newspaper won a state award for its feature stories
• ·A severe flood hit a rural area destroying dozens of homes and forcing residents to seek temporary shelter
• ·The national basketball team lost its international tournament semi-final ending its championship bid
• ·The school district launched an anti-bullying program in all schools
• ·A library hosted a tech help session for seniors, teaching 50 people to use smartphones
• ·Plant store offers tips for keeping indoor plants healthy
• ·Weather experts reported that this year’s summer has been the hottest on record
• ·A new study revealed that air pollution can affect cognitive function in older adults