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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• ·Police department launches app for citizens to report suspicious activity
• ·A hospital started a program to help patients with chronic pain manage symptoms without opioids
• ·A clothing store started offering free alterations for customers who buy clothes in store
• ·A bookstore expanded its collection of books in foreign languages
• ·Pet sitting service offers dog walking and pet feeding services
• ·A high school football coach was named Coach of the Year after leading the team to an undefeated season
• ·A city launched a program to help homeless veterans find housing and employment
• ·A tech company said it will launch a new smart home device controlling appliances via voice
• ·A city organized a cultural parade to celebrate its diversity with floats representing different ethnic groups
• ·Doctors recommended frequent handwashing to prevent the spread of diseases
• ·International relief organizations are sending medical teams to areas hit by a severe earthquake
• ·A study revealed that eating a protein-rich breakfast keeps people full longer than a carb-heavy one
• ·A winter storm dumped 18 inches of snow on northern cities closing schools for two days
• ·Theater hosts special screening of classic film with live orchestra accompaniment
• ·Local government plants 5000 native trees to restore habitat for endangered birds
• ·Engineers completed construction of a new tunnel under the river to reduce traffic