A study found that socializing with friends at least once a week improves mental well-being in older adults

A tech company switched to a 4-day workweek, reporting a 20% boost in employee productivityA community organized a neighborhood cleanup that removed 400 bags of trash from local streets

A fashion store started a clothing swap program where customers trade old clothes for store creditA library hosted a "tech help" session for seniors, teaching 50 people to use smartphonesA farm installed solar panels to power its irrigation system, saving $5,000 yearly on energy

A fire department visited local elementary schools to teach fire safety to 300+ kidsA software company released an app update that added dark mode and faster loading times

A grocery store started selling pre-made salad kits with locally grown greens

A photographer hosted an exhibition of black-and-white photos of the city’s historic downtownA musician’s new single became the number one song on global music charts

A city council approved the construction of 300 new affordable housing unitsScientists developed a rapid test for a bacterial infection that gives results in 10 minutes

A retailer announced it would offer 20% off all products during its annual saleA severe hailstorm damaged crops and vehicles in a farming community

(责任编辑：杨丹)

• ·A university started a new graduate program in public health with a focus on epidemiology
• ·Hikers discover new trail in national park that connects two popular areas
• ·A government program provided small businesses with grants to upgrade their online stores
• ·A new study showed that spending time with grandchildren reduces depression in grandparents
• ·Scientists developed a new battery that charges electric vehicles in just 15 minutes
• ·Researchers studied the effects of air pollution on children’s health
• ·Local schools reported a 95% pass rate on state standardized tests this year
• ·Researchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within five months
• ·The national tennis tournament attracted top players from 30 different countries
• ·Florist creates special flower arrangements for upcoming Mother’s Day celebrations
• ·An international art exhibition will be held in the capital next spring
• ·A major bank launched a new mobile banking app with advanced security features to protect users’ financial information.
• ·A famous actor starred in a new film that premiered at an international movie festival
• ·A museum hosted a special event to celebrate the birthday of a famous artist
• ·A new species of endangered sea turtle was discovered in the Pacific Ocean highlighting the need for conservation
• ·A museum acquired a painting by a famous impressionist artist for its permanent collection