Farmers reported higher crop yields thanks to improved irrigation systems

A historic train station in the city center was converted into a museum showcasing railway historyMajor clothing retailers announced they will extend return windows for holiday purchases until February

Doctors at a cancer center successfully treated a patient using a new targeted therapy drugThe country’s trade deficit narrowed by 8% in the third quarter due to increased export salesEnvironmental activists organized a march in the capital to demand stricter carbon emission laws

A renowned historian announced the release of a new book about 20th-century global conflictsLocal schools started offering after-school art programs for elementary students this week

A large telecom company invested $1.8 billion in expanding 5G network coverage to rural areas

A tropical depression formed in the Pacific Ocean prompting storm watches for island communitiesThe stock market experienced a minor drop after news of changes to international trade policies

A charity raised over $2 million to build schools in rural areas of developing countriesScientists developed a faster diagnostic test for a common childhood illness that delivers results in 15 minutes

Local schools switched to compostable lunch trays to reduce waste in school cafeteriasThe national basketball league announced it will expand to include two new teams next season

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• ·A study found that spending time with pets lowers stress hormones and improves mood in adults
• ·Toy company creates educational toys that teach coding basics to toddlers
• ·Research indicates that gratitude journaling reduces stress hormones in adults
• ·Researchers studied the effects of social media use on the sleep quality of teenagers
• ·A popular music festival announced it would feature headlining performances from three Grammy-winning artists
• ·Research finds that drinking chamomile tea reduces anxiety levels in college students
• ·The government announced it will provide free childcare for low-income families, starting next year, to help parents return to work.
• ·A coffee shop partnered with a local charity to donate $1 from each drink sold on weekends
• ·Researchers found that drinking warm milk before bed can improve sleep duration by 45 minutes
• ·A university started a new graduate program in public health with a focus on epidemiology
• ·Researchers developed a new blood test that can detect early signs of Alzheimer’s disease with 90% accuracy
• ·A major fashion show was held in the city showcasing the latest designs from top designers around the world
• ·Research indicates that volunteering helps people feel more connected to community
• ·Research indicates that 8 hours of sleep improves memory retention
• ·A bakery used locally sourced flour, eggs, and fruit to make its products, supporting local farmers
• ·A city council approved plans to build a new community pool in a residential neighborhood