A small town hosted its first ever art festival attracting artists from three neighboring states

A study found that athletes who stretch before workouts have fewer injuriesA sports equipment store sponsored a local Little League team

A local newspaper expanded its coverage to include more small-town newsA bakery won a regional award for its chocolate cakeA construction project to widen a highway started this month and will take two years to finish

A smartphone company offered a trade-in program for old phones to encourage recyclingA farmers market hosted a fall festival with pumpkin carving and hayrides

A hospital started a telemedicine program for patients in rural areas

A national forest announced it will allow camping in more areas next yearA coffee shop began using reusable cups for customers who bring their own containers

A space agency successfully landed a rover on a distant planet to collect soil samplesThe railway service announced it would upgrade its tracks to allow trains to travel at higher speeds

A new movie starring a popular actor received five nominations at a major film awards ceremonyResearchers found that eating nuts regularly can reduce the risk of heart disease in middle-aged adults

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• ·Researchers found that spending time in parks can reduce stress in city dwellers
• ·A severe heatwave swept across the southern region prompting health officials to open cooling centers for vulnerable residents
• ·A city hosted a book festival that featured author talks and book signings
• ·The country’s export of tech products set a new record this year
• ·A national park closed a lake to stock fish
• ·Medical researchers found that regular yoga practice can improve flexibility and joint health
• ·A clothing store started offering free alterations for customers who buy clothes in store
• ·An airline announced discounted fares for students traveling to college for the first time
• ·A tech company announced it will launch a new smart home device that can control all household appliances with voice commands.
• ·A university research team found that listening to classical music can improve focus while studying
• ·A new study showed that social media use among teenagers has decreased by 11% in the past year with more time spent outdoors
• ·Floods in the river basin damaged hundreds of homes and disrupted local transportation
• ·The government announced a plan to forgive student loans for teachers working in high-need areas
• ·A tech company released a software update to fix security issues in its popular productivity app
• ·A wildlife group cleaned up a local river
• ·Researchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within four months