Research shows that volunteering improves mental health and happiness

The city council voted to ban disposable vapes in public spacesAn oil company announced it will invest $5 billion in geothermal energy projects

A small boat capsized in a lake with all passengers rescued by a nearby rescue teamA study showed that eating breakfast within 90 minutes of waking can boost energy levelsThe postal service announced it will add 150 new delivery trucks to handle holiday volume

Volunteers cleaned up 8 miles of hiking trails in a national park removing trash and debrisA famous singer released a charity album to raise money for disaster relief efforts

Local schools reported a 95% pass rate on state standardized tests this year

Engineers developed a new type of asphalt that absorbs rainwater to reduce floodingA tech company launched a new smartwatch that monitors blood sugar levels without needles

A severe thunderstorm caused hail damage to 200 homes in a suburban neighborhoodThe government announced grants for farmers to switch to organic farming practices

Scientists developed a new method to remove oil spills from ocean water more efficientlyAn airline announced it will offer free checked bags for passengers traveling with children

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• ·Research finds that playing board games improves social skills in autistic children
• ·Doctors discovered a new blood test that can detect early signs of liver disease
• ·A school started a debate club where students compete in regional debate tournaments
• ·The stock market jumped 3% after a key company reported higher-than-expected quarterly profits
• ·A museum displayed ancient Greek artifacts on loan from a museum in Athens
• ·A tech startup created a new device to monitor air quality in homes
• ·A startup launched an app that helps users track their daily exercise and calorie intake
• ·A new survey found that 70% of parents support extended school hours for after-school programs
• ·Doctors recommended limiting sugary drinks to one per day to prevent tooth decay and obesity
• ·A study found that getting enough vitamin D can reduce the risk of respiratory infections by 35%
• ·The country’s inflation rate dropped to 2.1% in July the lowest in three years
• ·The government announced tax credits for companies that hire veterans
• ·The city hosted a music festival featuring local and international artists
• ·A restaurant started offering take-and-bake meals for customers to cook at home
• ·A coffee roaster began selling small-batch, single-origin coffee beans sourced from family-owned farms
• ·A study found pet time lowers adult stress hormones and improves mood