Dietitian recommends adding leafy greens to daily meals for iron and vitamin K

A startup company launched an app that connects users with local handymen for home repairsA 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 lossA restaurant chain announced it would switch to 100% cage-free eggs by the end of the year

Volunteers planted over 3000 trees in a urban park as part of a citywide reforestation effortThe central bank announced it would keep interest rates unchanged to support small business growth

A renowned photographer opened an exhibition showcasing images of wildlife in the Amazon rainforest

A hospital successfully performed a heart transplant on a 7-year-old child using a donor organA global climate change summit ended with 120 countries committing to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2030

A local school district announced it will provide free meals to all students next year no matter their family incomeA new report showed renewable energy now makes up 35% of the country’s total energy production

A famous author released a highly anticipated new novel that quickly became a bestseller on international book listsA strong earthquake struck a coastal town causing serious damage to buildings and leaving several people injured

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• ·Research shows that stretching after exercise reduces muscle soreness by 50 percent
• ·A new hospital is set to open in the city center next month
• ·Biologists track migration of monarch butterflies using tiny GPS devices
• ·A scientist published a study showing that urban green spaces can lower air pollution levels
• ·Local businesses reported increased sales during the recent holiday shopping season
• ·The Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to a novelist from a small European country
• ·A government program provided grants to small businesses to upgrade their online presence
• ·Weather conditions improved allowing outdoor sports events to resume after a week of rain
• ·A zoo opened a new exhibit featuring animals from the Amazon rainforest
• ·A tech company released a new laptop with improved performance
• ·Scientists developed a new way to store renewable energy
• ·Public library partners with local bookstore to host monthly author events
• ·A software company released a new update for its photo editing tool with advanced filters
• ·Study shows that audiobooks help people with dyslexia improve reading skills
• ·Researchers found that regular strength training reduces the risk of falls in the elderly
• ·A large retail company said it will phase out single-use plastics in all its stores by the end of 2025