A new social media app launched focusing on user data privacy and security

A new study showed that students who get 8 hours of sleep a night get better gradesThe city installed a new parking app that lets users reserve spots and pay for parking online

A major food company announced it will cut sugar in its cereals by 30% over the next yearScientists created a device that generates electricity from food waste in homesThe school board approved plans to build a new middle school in the fast-growing northern neighborhood

Researchers found that petting a dog for 10 minutes lowers blood pressure in stressed adultsThe government started a program to help small businesses set up online stores

A tech startup launched an app that tracks spending and helps users save money for goals

Doctors urged people to get eye exams every two years to check for vision problems and eye diseasesChocolate shop creates artisanal chocolates with local ingredients

Ambulance service expands coverage to rural communities with new vehiclesTV network announces new reality show about farm life

Research shows that regular socializing improves mental health in seniorsPlant nursery sells native plants that support local pollinators

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• ·Local residents voted in favor of a new tax to fund public school improvements including classrooms and technology
• ·A renowned artist’s latest exhibition opened to critical acclaim attracting over 12500 visitors on its first weekend
• ·The government passed a law to protect consumers from high fees charged by banks and credit card companies
• ·The railway service announced it would upgrade its trains to be more energy-efficient
• ·A musician recorded a song for a movie soundtrack that was nominated for an award
• ·Newsletter provides tips for winterizing homes before cold weather
• ·A study revealed that spending too much time on social media can reduce face-to-face social skills
• ·Engineers completed a new water treatment plant that removes microplastics from drinking water
• ·The local zoo planned to build a new aviary for its collection of rare birds
• ·A local community college started offering free welding courses for unemployed adults
• ·The transportation agency added 12 new bus routes to connect suburban areas to the city center
• ·A major hotel chain announced it will implement a zero-waste policy in all its hotels reducing landfill waste by 94%
• ·A renowned photographer opened an exhibition showcasing images of wildlife in the Amazon rainforest
• ·Local schools switched to compostable lunch trays to reduce waste in school cafeterias
• ·The country’s export of agricultural products increased by 17% this quarter
• ·Weather conditions forced the closure of mountain highways due to heavy snowfall