Book club selects award winning novel for next month’s discussion

A charity launched a program to teach seniors how to video chat with family membersScientists reported that coral reefs in the Great Barrier Reef are showing signs of recovery

The city council voted to extend public transit service to 24 hours on weekendsResearchers studied the effects of social media on body image in teenage girlsA popular fashion brand announced a collaboration with a celebrity to create a summer collection

The national hockey league started its new season with a game between two rival teamsA tech company released a software update to improve the performance of its mobile app

The government provided financial assistance to small businesses affected by a tornado

A local farmers’ market started selling artisanal cheeses made from local milkA construction project to renovate an old public library began, with plans to add more digital resources

A personal finance app reached 5 million downloads, helping users track spending and save moneyA farmers market hosted a cooking demonstration with a local chef, showcasing recipes using market ingredients

A hospital started a smoking cessation program with counseling and medication supportA national park closed a section of a lake temporarily to stock it with native fish species

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• ·The city announced plans to repave 55 miles of roads and repair potholes
• ·Scientists observed a significant increase in coral growth in protected ocean areas
• ·A new mobile payment app gained 1 million users within its first month of launch
• ·Local newspaper publishes special section on local businesses celebrating anniversaries
• ·A study found that swimming for 45 minutes three times a week can improve heart health by 22%
• ·Local farmers protested against low crop prices demanding government support to cover production costs
• ·Candle company donates part of sales to wildlife conservation
• ·A study found that spending time with pets lowers stress hormones and improves mood in adults
• ·A study found that spending time with friends reduces the risk of depression in young adults
• ·Local bakery wins national award for best artisanal bread in regional competition
• ·A study found that spending time with pets can reduce anxiety and depression, improving overall mental well-being.
• ·A popular fast-food chain added a new line of healthy salads and wraps to its menu
• ·A school district started a summer school program to help students catch up on learning
• ·Lifeguards teach water safety skills to children at local pool
• ·A tennis player returned to competition after a year-long injury and won a minor tournament
• ·A software company released a new version of its project management tool with added features