A study found a plant-based diet reduces type 2 diabetes risk by 30% compared to a meat-heavy diet

A tennis player won a tournament after coming back from a set down in the finalA museum hosted an exhibit of ancient Roman artifacts on loan from a museum in Rome

Researchers found that lack of exercise can lead to muscle loss of up to 5% per year in adults over 50The city banned single-use plastic bags in all retail storesAn oil company announced it will invest in carbon capture technology at its offshore platforms

A small plane made an emergency landing on a highway with no injuries reportedA study showed that eating more whole grains can reduce the risk of stroke by 20%

The postal service introduced a new package pickup service for customers at workplaces

Volunteers helped paint and repair a local school in a low-income neighborhoodA professional tennis player won a major tournament for the first time in their career

Scientists created a new type of battery that can store 50% more energy than current modelsThe police department launched a new app that lets residents report traffic violations with photos

A social media platform added a feature to let users hide posts containing certain keywordsAn energy company announced it would invest $3 billion in solar power projects over the next decade

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• ·Newspaper reports on growth of small businesses in downtown area
• ·The national weather service issued a warning for heavy snow in northern areas
• ·Archaeologists uncover ancient trading post dating back to 500 BCE
• ·Researchers found that playing board games can improve cognitive function in people with dementia
• ·A severe heatwave swept across the southern region prompting health officials to open cooling centers for vulnerable residents
• ·A city installed new traffic lights with countdown timers to improve pedestrian safety
• ·A hotel offered staycation packages with discounts for residents of the surrounding area
• ·A group of students from a local high school won first place in a national science competition for their invention that converts waste into energy.
• ·Researchers studied the impact of urban light pollution on the mating habits of fireflies
• ·The government passed a law to protect endangered sea otters from oil spills and habitat loss
• ·TV show wins best comedy award at national television awards
• ·A city expanded its bike-sharing program to include electric bikes for longer trips
• ·A major airline added new flight routes to several European cities
• ·International team of scientists discovers a new species of marine life
• ·Researchers found that students who take notes by hand retain information better than those who type
• ·Candle company creates scents inspired by tropical destinations