A study found that spending time with friends can lower stress hormones by 23%

Local bakery wins national award for best artisanal bread in regional competitionScientists develop new method to recycle plastic waste into building materials

Public library starts new program to teach seniors how to use smartphonesFootball team names former player as head coach for upcoming seasonWeather agency predicts above average rainfall for summer months in coastal regions

University offers new degree program in renewable energy engineeringRetail store expands online shopping options with same day delivery service

Study indicates that playing team sports improves social skills in young children

Fire department donates old equipment to volunteer groups in rural areasLocal farmers protested against low crop prices demanding government support to cover production costs

A new report showed that renewable energy jobs have increased by 28% over the past two yearsA major car manufacturer announced it will stop producing gasoline-powered cars by 2032 focusing on electric vehicles

A study found that socializing with friends at least once a week improves mental well-being in older adultsA local school district announced it will introduce coding classes for elementary school students starting next semester

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• ·A hurricane brought 105 mph winds to coastal areas damaging harbors and marinas
• ·A school started a gardening club where students grow vegetables to donate to local food banks
• ·A local theater announced plans to produce a new play written by a local playwright
• ·Doctors developed a new treatment for a rare genetic disorder using gene therapy
• ·A tech company announced it will launch a new smart home device that controls all household appliances with voice commands
• ·Plant nursery offers wide variety of native plants for home gardens
• ·Researchers found that drinking chamomile tea regularly can reduce anxiety levels in adults
• ·A charity launched a program to teach seniors how to use smartphones
• ·A major fashion brand announced it will use only sustainable materials in its clothing lines starting next year
• ·A tech company announced it would release a new smartphone with a better camera and longer battery life
• ·A major retail company announced it will offer free shipping on all online orders regardless of the purchase amount
• ·A professional basketball player signed a four-year contract worth $180 million with a new team
• ·The national parliament passed a new law to protect consumers from false advertising imposing heavy fines on violators
• ·Scientists developed a new method to detect early signs of a common disease
• ·A startup developed a new device that monitors air quality and alerts users to pollution spikes
• ·Candle store hosts workshop on candle making for beginners