A study showed that practicing yoga can reduce back pain and improve flexibility

A global public health summit concluded with a plan to improve vaccine access in developing countriesA local business owner won an entrepreneurship award for sustainable business innovation

A major music festival announced a cashless payment system to reduce food and drink wait timesA study found regular yoga improves flexibility and reduces office workers’ back painThe government launched a grant program for pandemic-affected artists and cultural groups

A new app launched to help users find and book eco-friendly hotels and travelA severe thunderstorm hit the city damaging trees and power lines and delaying airport flights

Researchers developed biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within six months

A famous chef released a new cookbook with restaurant recipes that sold out its first print runA new movie based on a popular novel premiered at a film festival

The local police department introduced a new community policing programA tech company released a new software update to fix security issues

Farmers are using drones to monitor their crops more efficientlyThe national ballet company performed a new dance piece to critical acclaim

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• ·A charity started a program to help homeless people find permanent housing
• ·The city announced plans to repave 55 miles of roads and repair potholes
• ·A new study showed that students who get 8 hours of sleep a night get better grades
• ·A bakery won a national award for its pastry making
• ·Scientists identified a new gene that may be linked to longevity in humans
• ·Local police hosted a safety fair to teach residents about home security
• ·Researchers calculated that recycling one ton of paper saves 17 trees and 7000 gallons of water
• ·A city installed 30 new pedestrian crosswalks with LED lights to improve safety
• ·Study finds that listening to nature sounds improves focus during work tasks
• ·Scientists found that spending time in forests can improve respiratory health by reducing air pollution exposure
• ·A new highway project is expected to create thousands of jobs
• ·A city installed more traffic lights at busy intersections to reduce accidents
• ·A city installed more electric vehicle charging stations in parking garages
• ·The local zoo offered educational programs for school groups
• ·The city started a program to help homeless veterans find housing and employment
• ·A hospital hired more nurses to reduce patient to nurse ratios