Research indicates that volunteering improves self esteem and happiness

A protest against racial discrimination drew 10,000 participants in the city centerA survey revealed that 65% of families spend less than 2 hours together per day on weekdays

A school district introduced a new mental health program for students with counselors in every schoolA community organized a food drive to collect donations for low-income families during the holiday seasonA rise in violent crime in urban areas prompted the police to increase patrols at night

A group of volunteers helped rebuild 50 homes for families affected by a natural disasterA new law was passed to protect victims of domestic violence with increased legal support

A survey found that 80% of people believe social media has a negative impact on mental health

A city launched a program to help refugees integrate into society with language classes and job trainingThe national weather service issued a warning for a possible hurricane in the coming week

Scientists discovered a new species of insect that helps pollinate rare plantsThe city implemented a new program to reduce litter in public spaces

A major clothing brand announced plans to offer more sizes to be more inclusiveResearchers found that playing musical instruments can improve brain function

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• ·Cycling event draws participants of all ages from across the state
• ·The national soccer league announced plans to add a women’s division next year
• ·Fire department hosts open house to teach residents about fire safety
• ·Local schools will start offering after-school art classes to enhance students' creativity
• ·The national rugby team won the championship after a final game that went into overtime
• ·A strong thunderstorm knocked down trees and caused power outages in three counties
• ·Health experts released new guidelines suggesting adults get at least seven hours of sleep each night for good health
• ·A library added new audio books and e-books to its collection for users to borrow online
• ·A survey found that 65% of consumers prefer to buy products with eco-friendly packaging
• ·A study revealed that cat owners have lower levels of stress and anxiety than non-pet owners
• ·The city’s public transport system announced it will add more night buses on weekends
• ·The national weather service warned of flash floods for areas with poor drainage systems
• ·A new art museum opened in the city center featuring modern and contemporary works
• ·A construction company used sustainable building materials to construct a new office building
• ·Local businesses hosted a job fair for recent high school and college graduates
• ·Local police solved a 10-year-old cold case using new DNA technology