A city hosted a food festival that featured dishes from 40 different cultures drawing 15,000 attendees

A major food company announced it will cut sugar in its cereals by 30% over the next yearScientists created a device that generates electricity from food waste in homes

The school board approved plans to build a new middle school in the fast-growing northern neighborhoodResearchers found that petting a dog for 10 minutes lowers blood pressure in stressed adultsThe government started a program to help small businesses set up online stores

A tech startup launched an app that tracks spending and helps users save money for goalsDoctors urged people to get eye exams every two years to check for vision problems and eye diseases

The local museum hosted a lecture series with historians talking about the city’s history

A new study revealed that air pollution from factories affects memory in older adultsCandle store hosts workshop on making soy wax candles

Highway department repairs potholes on major highways before winterPodcast interviews scientist about new space exploration discoveries

Research indicates that volunteering strengthens community bondsPet sitting service offers dog walking and pet feeding services

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• ·A study found that drinking plenty of water improves concentration and productivity in office workers
• ·Local residents protested against a proposed construction project that they say will destroy a protected forest area.
• ·The government launched a campaign to promote tourism in small towns with historical sites
• ·A heatwave in the southwest pushed temperatures to 106 degrees for six consecutive days
• ·Research finds that learning to play an instrument improves hand eye coordination
• ·A museum displayed a rare collection of vintage cars from the 1920s and 1930s
• ·A construction company used recycled materials to build a new shopping center
• ·A community garden donated 200 pounds of zucchini to a local soup kitchen
• ·A new study showed that spending time with grandchildren reduces depression in grandparents
• ·A historic lighthouse on the coast underwent a six-month restoration to fix structural damage
• ·A charity organized a toy drive for children in low income families during the holidays
• ·A major airline revealed it will add 15 new international routes next year to meet rising travel demand
• ·The university published a research paper on the effects of social media on youth
• ·A hospital started a support group for families caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease
• ·Middle school students designed a solar-powered water purification system for remote communities
• ·The government released data showing a 4% increase in exports during the last quarter