A study found that spending time with friends reduces the risk of depression in young adults

Local schools started offering after-school art programs for elementary students this weekA 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 World Health Organization updated its list of essential medicines to include new HIV treatmentsA professional baseball player signed a seven-year contract worth $220 million with a new team

A new public bike path opened connecting downtown to suburban parks spanning 12 milesMarine researchers documented a rare sighting of humpback whales in a coastal bay

The government passed a law requiring food labels to include more detailed allergen information

A major comedy festival announced its lineup featuring 50 stand-up comedians from around the worldResearchers found that spending time in forests lowers blood pressure in adults

A famous singer performed a surprise concert for nurses and doctors at a city hospitalThe city’s public library added more e-books and online databases for students and researchers

Local businesses joined a campaign to reduce their carbon footprint by using renewable energyWeather conditions improved allowing outdoor sports events to resume after a week of rain

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• ·A tech startup created an app that helps users find local second-hand stores
• ·A popular streaming service announced plans to produce more original content
• ·A new survey found that 80% of employees value work-life balance more than a high salary.
• ·Local police seized over $1.2 million worth of illegal drugs during a raid on a suspected trafficking ring
• ·The school district added a financial literacy course to the curriculum
• ·A major tech firm unveiled a new smart home device that connects all household appliances into one system
• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine for a common livestock disease, protecting farmers’ herds
• ·A new movie broke box office records earning $100 million in its first weekend of release
• ·Doctors urged people to get regular eye exams to detect vision problems early
• ·A tech company launched a new smartwatch with health monitoring features
• ·Local bookstores reported increased sales of self-help books during the start of the new year
• ·A bakery made bread with ancient grains
• ·The military sent troops to assist in disaster relief after a hurricane hit the east coast
• ·The space agency announced plans to send a crew to the moon by 2028
• ·A construction company finished building a new elementary school that can accommodate 500 students
• ·Football league announces changes to playoff format for next season