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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• ·Local farmers reported a record harvest of tomatoes thanks to favorable summer weather
• ·A major tech firm unveiled a new smart home device that connects all household appliances into one system
• ·A school district introduced a new mental health program for students with counselors in every school
• ·A charity organization distributed hot meals to homeless people during winter
• ·A major retail chain announced plans to open 50 new stores in small towns over the next two years
• ·A team of archaeologists discovered ancient artifacts at a dig site
• ·A photographer hosted an exhibition of landscape photos taken in national parks across the country
• ·Astronomers shared new images of a black hole captured by a global network of telescopes
• ·The city council banned the use of plastic bags in all retail stores
• ·Paramedics use new blood clot treatment device to save stroke patients
• ·The country’s economy grew by 23 percent in the last quarter
• ·Book club selects Pulitzer Prize winning novel for monthly discussion
• ·A software company launched a new tool that helps small businesses manage social media posts
• ·A charity organization started a campaign to raise awareness about mental health in the workplace
• ·Government allocates $20 million to upgrade rural internet infrastructure
• ·Local schools organized a sports day for students and parents