Researchers found a link between regular meditation and improved focus

The police department started a campaign to teach seniors how to avoid phone scamsA major bookstore announced it will host monthly book clubs for different age groups

Doctors recommended that people with high blood pressure monitor their salt intakeThe community center offered free yoga classes for people with chronic painA new study showed that people who live in walkable neighborhoods have lower obesity rates

The city council voted to add more bike parking spaces in downtown areasA popular coffee chain announced it will open 20 new locations in small towns this year

Scientists created a new way to recycle old batteries into new ones

The school district decided to start the school day later to improve student attendanceA fire department responded to a small wildfire in a rural area and contained it before it spread to homes

A software company launched a new app that helps users learn a new language through interactive gamesA community garden hosted a "harvest festival" with live music and food made from garden produce

A fashion boutique started selling vintage clothing alongside new items to promote sustainable fashionA library hosted a "tech help" session for seniors that taught 50 people how to use smartphones and tablets

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• ·A large retailer announced its first European store opening next year expanding globally
• ·Researchers found that eating a handful of almonds daily can lower LDL cholesterol levels
• ·Scientists at a top research institute discovered a new species of butterfly in the Amazon rainforest
• ·Major airline adds three new routes to European destinations
• ·A charity launched a program to teach seniors how to use smartphones
• ·The school district announced that teachers will receive additional training in mental health support
• ·A university started a new program in graphic design and digital media
• ·A local café started serving craft beer and wine in the evening
• ·A study found daily breakfast improves high school students’ academic performance
• ·A study found that reading fiction improves empathy and emotional intelligence in both children and adults
• ·A study showed that online learning can provide more flexible education options for students with disabilities
• ·A hotel started using digital keys that guests can access through their smartphones
• ·The World Bank provided funding to improve sanitation systems in rural villages
• ·Doctors recommended that people practice good hand hygiene to prevent the spread of illness
• ·Local schools started teaching coding as part of the curriculum
• ·Weather forecasters warned of a winter storm that will bring snow and ice to northern regions