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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• ·Television show wins multiple awards at annual entertainment ceremony
• ·Wildlife rescue group saves baby deer from busy highway
• ·A community organized a holiday toy drive that collected 600 toys for kids in need
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage people to reduce their energy use at home
• ·A tech startup raised $150 million to develop artificial intelligence tools for the healthcare industry
• ·A city launched a bike-sharing program with 250 bicycles at 20 stations
• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine to protect farm animals from a contagious disease
• ·Theater group performs original play about local history at community center
• ·A severe thunderstorm with lightning strikes caused power outages for 5000 homes in the suburbs
• ·A university’s basketball team made it to the final four of a national tournament
• ·A new zoo opened a conservation center for endangered big cats
• ·Study finds that daily walking for 30 minutes lowers risk of type 2 diabetes
• ·The government passed a law to increase the minimum wage for tipped workers
• ·Photography exhibit highlighting urban street art opens in city center
• ·A celebrity chef opened a cooking camp for kids to teach them basic culinary skills
• ·A cyclist won the national road race championship after a 185-mile race