A hospital started a program to help patients quit smoking

Research shows that volunteering improves mental health and happinessPet sitting service expands to offer more flexible scheduling options

Park rangers lead guided hikes to teach visitors about local wildlifeNewspaper reports on success of local farmers market in supporting small farmsAstronomers release new images of distant galaxy taken by space telescope

Cross country team sets new school record at state competitionStudy finds that reading to young children helps develop language skills

Bakery offers new line of low sugar pastries for health conscious customers

Police department launches new app for reporting non emergency incidentsResearchers found that playing puzzle games can improve cognitive function in older adults

The city council voted to ban disposable vapes in public spacesAn oil company announced it will invest $5 billion in geothermal energy projects

A small boat capsized in a lake with all passengers rescued by a nearby rescue teamA study showed that eating breakfast within 90 minutes of waking can boost energy levels

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• ·Engineers built a flying car prototype that completed its first test flight
• ·Scientists developed a new vaccine for a disease that affects livestock
• ·The university published a research paper on the effects of social media on youth
• ·A study found that listening to music while working can increase productivity by up to 15% in some people.
• ·A new study showed that 68% of parents prefer in-person parent-teacher conferences over virtual ones
• ·A research team studied the effects of diet on heart health
• ·A local community organized a festival to celebrate its cultural heritage, featuring traditional music, dance, and food.
• ·A study found that getting enough vitamin D can reduce the risk of respiratory infections by 33%
• ·Local police seized over $1.3 million worth of illegal drugs during a raid on a suspected trafficking ring
• ·Research indicates that laughter therapy reduces pain in patients with chronic conditions
• ·The local government banned single - use plastics in public places
• ·Volleyball tournament attracts teams from 20 colleges and universities
• ·A new study revealed that regular exercise can help improve bone density in older adults
• ·Archaeologists uncovered a stone temple in a jungle region dating back 2500 years
• ·A new restaurant chain opened its first location in the downtown area
• ·A tech company partnered with a nonprofit organization to provide free technology to low-income families