Researchers found that a plant-based diet can lower cholesterol levels in adults

Study links lack of green spaces to increased stress levels in urban areasPostal service announces changes to delivery schedules starting next month

Dance troupe performs sold out shows in three major citiesEngineers test new technology to clean up oil spills more efficientlyLibrary expands digital collection with 10000 new e books

Football league announces changes to playoff format for next seasonResearch indicates that drinking green tea may boost metabolism

City launches campaign to encourage more people to use bicycles

Book publisher releases memoir by famous political figureA famous singer announced a world tour with concerts in 40 countries over the next 18 months

The military deployed troops to help distribute food and water in areas hit by a severe hurricaneA school district decided to extend the school day by 30 minutes to add more art and music classes

A startup company launched an app that connects users with local handymen for home repairsA heatwave in the southern states pushed temperatures to 108 degrees prompting heat advisories

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• ·A charity raised $1.5 million to build wells in villages without clean water
• ·Book club selects Pulitzer Prize winning novel for monthly discussion
• ·A city installed public Wi-Fi in parks
• ·A new park was opened to provide more green space for residents
• ·The local government imposed a ban on fireworks in residential areas
• ·A software company provided free technical support to its customers
• ·Doctors issued a warning about the rise in cases of heat-related illnesses during the summer months
• ·Research finds that outdoor play improves vision in young children
• ·A severe hailstorm damaged crops and vehicles in a farming community leading to significant losses
• ·A bakery started making sourdough bread that ferments for 48 hours
• ·A study found that getting enough vitamin D can reduce the risk of respiratory infections by 30%.
• ·Florist partners with local flower farms to provide fresh seasonal arrangements
• ·A popular music festival announced its lineup for the upcoming summer
• ·A retailer announced it would offer free shipping on all online orders over $40 during its summer sale
• ·The local community organized a clean up event for a popular beach area
• ·A school district added more foreign language courses, including Mandarin and Spanish