Study finds that journaling about gratitude improves mental health

A tech startup created an app that helps users track their food waste at homeLocal schools held a science competition where students presented inventions for sustainability

A famous chef opened a new restaurant focusing on traditional dishes from the Mediterranean regionWeather forecasters predicted heavy rainfall and possible flooding for coastal areasA hotel chain announced it will stop using single-use toiletries to reduce plastic waste

The country’s GDP grew by 2.1% in the first quarter driven by tech and manufacturing sectorsA historical society opened an exhibit featuring vintage toys from the 1950s and 1960s

Researchers found that playing team sports improves teamwork skills in teenagers

A music festival announced it will offer free tickets to volunteers who help with cleanupA wildlife conservation group worked with local communities to protect natural habitats

A software company offered a free trial of its program to attract new customersA city council approved plans to build a new water treatment plant

A charity organized a concert to raise money for a local children’s hospitalA research study revealed that reading printed books improves comprehension better than e books for some people

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• ·A city launched a public art project where local artists painted murals on buildings
• ·Art gallery showcases works by local artists with disabilities
• ·Study shows that eating nuts daily lowers risk of heart disease in middle aged adults
• ·A museum hosted a special exhibition honoring the work of female scientists in history
• ·Research indicates that getting seven to eight hours of sleep improves athletic performance
• ·A musician performed at a charity gala that raised $50,000 for a local nonprofit
• ·The country’s GDP grew by 1.5 percent in the last quarter driven by service industries
• ·A multinational corporation announced it would relocate its headquarters to the city bringing 500 high-paying jobs
• ·An airline announced it will offer direct flights to a popular tourist destination
• ·A farm started offering a weekly subscription service for fresh produce boxes
• ·The government launched a campaign to promote tourism in coastal towns
• ·Researchers found that learning to play an instrument improves memory in the elderly
• ·A large bookstore announced it will host monthly author readings and book signings
• ·A local farm started a community-supported agriculture program where members get weekly produce boxes
• ·Government approves funding for new public park in urban neighborhood
• ·Astronomers discovered a new asteroid that orbits the sun every 3.5 years