A study found that spending time with friends and family can improve overall happiness and well-being

Local farmers markets started offering online ordering and curbside pickup for customersThe WHO launched a campaign to provide clean drinking water to 5 million people in rural areas

A golfer won a major tournament with a hole-in-one on the final holeA hospital announced it will build a new cancer treatment center with state-of-the-art equipmentResearchers found that walking in forests can increase the number of immune cells in the body

The public transit system started offering free rides for passengers who use reusable transit cardsA clothing brand announced it will donate a portion of its sales to environmental conservation groups

A multi-car accident on a highway caused a 12-mile traffic jam during the morning commute

A study showed that online courses can help working adults earn college degrees fasterA fire at a shopping mall was extinguished quickly with no injuries reported to shoppers or staff

A survey found that 72% of workers want their employers to offer more flexible work schedulesA best-selling author released a new thriller novel that focuses on cybercrime and hacking

The transportation agency announced plans to add 10 new subway stations to the city’s transit systemArchaeologists found a set of ancient pottery vessels believed to be 4000 years old in a desert cave

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• ·The public transit system added 50 new buses to reduce overcrowding during peak hours
• ·A wildfire in a national forest was contained after burning 17000 acres
• ·A school district started a summer school program for struggling students
• ·A major film studio announced it will release 18 new movies next year including several sequels to popular franchises
• ·A research team developed a new vaccine for a common animal disease
• ·A construction project to renovate an old library began this week
• ·A local bookstore hosted a series of events with authors discussing their latest works
• ·Scientists found that listening to soft music can help people focus while studying
• ·Researchers found that taking short walks every hour can reduce back pain by 32% in office workers
• ·Police used drone technology to locate a missing hiker in a national park
• ·Local hospitals started offering free health screenings for people at risk of diabetes
• ·The city’s public transport system reduced fares for students and seniors
• ·A tech company released a new smartphone with a better camera
• ·A city started a composting program for residents that turns food waste into garden fertilizer
• ·The city hosted an international conference on climate change
• ·A fire department taught local businesses how to create fire evacuation plans