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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• ·The city introduced a bike-sharing program with 100 new bikes at 20 stations
• ·A hospital started a program to help patients manage chronic pain
• ·A tornado touched down in a rural community yesterday, destroying 12 homes and injuring three people; emergency services are providing aid.
• ·A national park banned single use plastics to protect the environment
• ·Ambulance service expands coverage to rural communities with new stations
• ·Hardware store offers classes on basic home repair and maintenance
• ·Medical researchers found that regular strength training can reduce the risk of osteoporosis in women
• ·A new study revealed that air pollution from cars affects children’s lung development by age 5
• ·The school district decided to start classes 30 minutes later to help students get more sleep
• ·A museum displayed a collection of famous paintings on loan from another museum
• ·A museum acquired a rare painting by a 19th-century artist for $5 million
• ·Astronomers share new images of Jupiter’s moons captured by space telescope
• ·Study reveals that family meals lead to healthier eating habits in kids
• ·A tech company announced it will hire 1000 new employees in the next year
• ·A new high-speed rail line opened connecting three major cities and cutting travel time by half
• ·Engineers designed a new type of insulation that reduces home energy use by 40%