A photographer captured photos of a local parade that were featured on the city’s official website

A new study showed that meditating before work improves focus and productivityThe city hosted a beer festival featuring local breweries and food trucks

Scientists identified a new gene that affects how people respond to certain medicationsThe government announced plans to build more clinics in rural areas without nearby hospitalsA popular online retailer offered free gift wrapping during the holiday season

Researchers found that spending time in nature reduces the risk of depression in adultsThe police department added more officers to patrol shopping centers during the holiday rush

A luxury hotel chain announced it will offer free breakfast to all guests starting next month

Doctors recommended that people limit their intake of processed meats to reduce cancer riskThe city held a cultural festival featuring traditional dances, music, and food from various countries

A new study revealed that practicing mindfulness meditation reduces symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorderThe government announced plans to repair over 500 miles of damaged highways this year

A tech company donated 1,000 tablets to a school district serving low-income studentsResearchers found that students who participate in sports have higher graduation rates

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• ·A music award ceremony was held last night with a rising star taking home the top prize for Best New Artist
• ·A new messaging app launched with end-to-end encryption for all user conversations
• ·Doctors at a children’s hospital developed a new treatment for childhood asthma with fewer side effects
• ·The railway service added more trains during rush hour to reduce overcrowding for commuters
• ·A sports team donated tickets to charity
• ·An oil company announced it will invest $8.5 billion in hydrogen fuel technology over the next decade
• ·A community garden donated 300 pounds of tomatoes to a local food bank this summer
• ·Public library starts new program to teach seniors how to use smartphones
• ·The national weather service warned of a possible hurricane in the coastal areas
• ·The government announced a $480 million initiative to upgrade rural internet infrastructure
• ·A school district decided to add financial literacy classes to the high school curriculum
• ·Farmers reported a bumper crop of apples due to ideal weather conditions this year
• ·A large supermarket chain announced it will start selling locally grown produce exclusively in its stores, supporting regional farmers.
• ·College students won a national science competition with their invention that purifies water
• ·A local museum held a special exhibition featuring ancient artifacts from foreign countries
• ·Scientists discovered a new planet outside our solar system that may be capable of supporting life