Research finds that gardening improves mood in people with depression

The government started a program to help small businesses set up online storesA tech startup launched an app that tracks spending and helps users save money for goals

Doctors urged people to get eye exams every two years to check for vision problems and eye diseasesThe local museum hosted a lecture series with historians talking about the city’s historyA new study revealed that air pollution from factories affects memory in older adults

The city council announced plans to add more bike lanes on main roads to promote cyclingA major airline added new in-flight movies and TV shows to keep passengers entertained

Scientists developed a lightweight material that is stronger than steel for use in cars

The school district added a financial literacy class to teach students about budgeting and savingCoffee shop roasts its own beans on-site for freshness

Elementary school takes students on field trip to science museumFashion show raises money for charity with designs by local students

Research shows that walking on grass improves mental clarityPet hospital offers affordable pet insurance plans

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• ·Engineers built a prototype of a flying car which successfully completed its first test flight
• ·Astronomers detected a new planet that may have conditions suitable for life
• ·A major film studio announced it will release 19 new movies next year including several sequels to popular franchises
• ·Volunteer group distributes food and supplies to families affected by wildfires
• ·A forest service announced it will plant 5,000 new trees to replace those lost in a recent wildfire
• ·The government increased funding for cancer research to find new treatments and cures
• ·A heatwave in the southern states pushed temperatures to 45°C breaking a 100-year record
• ·A study found that regular yoga practice can improve flexibility and reduce back pain in office workers.
• ·The national rugby team won the regional championship after a last-minute try in the final match
• ·School newsletter shares student artwork and poetry
• ·A city added more streetlights in residential areas to improve safety
• ·A community garden hosted a pumpkin carving contest during Halloween
• ·Scientists discovered a new type of insect that helps pollinate crops
• ·A local farm offered u-pick strawberry days where families could harvest their own fruit
• ·Middle school organizes field trip to science museum for students
• ·The government announced a new $600 million funding plan to support small businesses hit by recent economic downturns