A study found that regular meditation can lower blood pressure by an average of 5 mmHg in adults with hypertension.

A city started a composting program for residents that turns food waste into garden fertilizerA snowstorm in the northwest dumped two feet of snow closing schools and government offices

A study showed that learning a second language at a young age improves cognitive developmentThe government passed a law to protect consumers from hidden fees on airline tickets and hotel staysA museum hosted a night event with live music and food trucks to attract young visitors

A local bakery started delivering fresh pastries to hotels and cafes in the downtown areaScientists discovered a new planet that orbits a star similar to our sun in the habitable zone

The transportation department announced plans to build a new bus terminal in the city center

A fashion brand released a limited-edition holiday collection featuring sustainable materialsA new movie starring a Hollywood A-lister broke box office records on its opening weekend

Researchers found that eating leafy green vegetables reduces the risk of age-related vision lossA city expanded its bike-sharing program to include electric bikes for longer trips

An airline announced it would offer free checked bags for passengers traveling with childrenA study showed that teachers who receive regular feedback improve their teaching skills faster

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• ·Bird watchers record sighting of endangered eagle in state park
• ·The city council voted to extend public transit hours on weekdays
• ·A renowned author released a new novel that explores the impact of climate change on coastal communities
• ·Scientists invented a new type of wind turbine that generates more electricity
• ·The government offered tax breaks to businesses that install solar panels on their buildings
• ·A school started a debate club that won first place in a regional competition
• ·Study shows that drinking enough water improves athletic performance by 10 percent
• ·A tech company released a software update to improve the performance of its mobile app
• ·A major airline added new routes to popular holiday destinations
• ·A school started a robotics club that competed in a state tournament and placed second
• ·A fashion store started offering online shopping with free shipping for orders over $75
• ·Community organizes cleanup event that removes 5 tons of trash from local river
• ·A community center opened offering free after-school programs for children from low-income households
• ·A retail store launched a loyalty program offering exclusive discounts to regular customers
• ·A global organization launched a campaign to end child labor aiming to help 12 million children by 2030
• ·A local farm started selling fresh eggs and honey at a weekly farmers market