Researchers found that spending time with family improves overall happiness

Public transport companies introduced contactless payment optionsA major airline announced plans to reduce carbon emissions by 30 percent

The country’s education budget was increased by 10 percentA new art gallery featuring modern works opened in the city centerDoctors reported a decrease in smoking rates among young adults

A music festival announced its lineup of artists for next yearThe government introduced new regulations for food safety

A tech company released a new laptop with longer battery life

Weather forecasters warned of a possible hurricane approaching the coastBiologists develop new method to protect honeybees from pesticides

Gymnastics team wins first place at regional competitionStudy finds that using lavender essential oil reduces anxiety symptoms

Coffee shop sources coffee beans directly from small farms in Central AmericaMiddle school organizes field trip to science museum for students

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• ·A major airline added direct flights to two new Asian cities starting in the fall
• ·The Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to a novelist from a small European country
• ·Research finds that outdoor play improves motor skills in young children
• ·A software company offered a 30-day free trial of its program to attract new customers
• ·A fire department conducted a water rescue drill on a local lake
• ·A famous author was awarded a prestigious literary prize for their contributions to contemporary literature
• ·The city hosted a music festival featuring local and international artists
• ·A hurricane caused extensive damage to coastal towns in the southern states
• ·A fashion store donated unsold clothing to a nonprofit that helps homeless individuals
• ·A bakery introduced a seasonal line of pumpkin-flavored pastries that sold out within a week of launch
• ·Marine biologists found that coral reefs are recovering faster than expected in protected areas
• ·Scientists developed a new type of pesticide that only targets harmful insects
• ·A coffee shop started selling homemade pastries made by a local baker
• ·The city announced plans to repave 55 miles of roads and repair potholes
• ·A software company released a new graphic design app that is free for students and educators
• ·A tech company released a new version of its software with improved performance