A new study indicated that meditation can improve concentration and focus

Research finds that gardening improves mood in people with depressionPlant store offers tips for keeping houseplants alive

Park officials close certain trails to protect nesting wildlifeNewsletter gives advice on preparing for winter stormsScientists work with other countries to study global weather patterns

The government announced a new $520 million funding package to support small businesses affected by recent economic shiftsScientists at a top university discovered a potential breakthrough in treating Parkinson’s disease using stem cell therapy

A major airline revealed plans to add 22 new international routes next year to meet rising travel demand

Local authorities reported a 19% drop in crime rates over the past eight months citing enhanced community policingResearchers found that petting a dog for 10 minutes lowers blood pressure in stressed adults

The government started a program to help small businesses set up online storesA tech startup launched an app that tracks spending and helps users save money for goals

Doctors urged people to get eye exams every two years to check for vision problems and eye diseasesThe local museum hosted a lecture series with historians talking about the city’s history

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• ·Police used facial recognition technology to identify and arrest a fugitive wanted for theft
• ·An environmental organization reported that the number of endangered sea turtles has increased by 31% over the past decade
• ·The railway service announced it would add more trains during peak hours to reduce overcrowding
• ·A running event for charity raised $1 million for cancer research with participants of all ages
• ·A school held a science fair where students presented their research projects to judges
• ·Car dealership offers test drives of new electric vehicles
• ·The police department launched a new initiative to reduce speeding in residential neighborhoods
• ·A car accident on a busy street caused minor traffic delays but no serious injuries
• ·A local newspaper started a weekly column featuring local business owners
• ·A clothing brand donated a portion of its sales to environmental charities
• ·Environmental activists organized a tree-planting campaign in urban parks planting 5000 trees
• ·A museum displayed a collection of famous paintings on loan from another museum
• ·A new animal rescue center opened to care for injured wildlife in the countryside
• ·The government passed a law to protect consumers from false advertising
• ·A coffee shop partnered with a local bakery to sell pastries
• ·Scientists created a new device that generates electricity from body heat