Hiking group discovers hidden waterfall in national forest during weekend trip

The country’s inflation rate dropped to 2 percent due to lower food pricesA charity launched a program to teach seniors how to use smartphones

Scientists reported that coral reefs in some areas are starting to recoverThe city council voted to extend public transit hours on weekdaysResearchers studied the effects of social media on mental health in teenagers

A popular fashion brand announced a collaboration with a famous designerThe national hockey league started its new season with a special opening ceremony

A tech company released a software update to fix security issues

The government provided financial help to small businesses damaged by a floodThe city hosted an international marathon with runners from over 30 countries

Scientists found a new planet in the habitable zone of a nearby star systemThe government invested in wind energy projects to reduce reliance on fossil fuels

A tech company donated money to support coding programs in middle schoolsResearchers found that eating nuts regularly can improve heart health and reduce cholesterol

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• ·Researchers found that spending time in forests can lower blood pressure levels
• ·Scientists found that spending time with pets can lower blood pressure in stressed adults
• ·Paramedics receive new life saving equipment to improve emergency response
• ·A tech startup raised $200 million in funding valuing the company over $1 billion
• ·Local residents voted in favor of a new tax to fund public school improvements including classrooms and technology
• ·A study found that listening to nature sounds can lower stress hormones in the human body
• ·A severe snowstorm hit the northern region closing schools and highways and disrupting public transportation
• ·Coffee shop sources beans directly from small scale farmers in South America
• ·Local farmers reported a bumper crop of apples due to ideal weather conditions this year
• ·The national soccer team won a crucial match to qualify for the World Cup
• ·A major airline announced it will increase flights to popular vacation destinations during the summer months
• ·Chemists develop biodegradable packaging that breaks down in soil within six months
• ·A team of doctors published research on a new treatment for Alzheimer’s disease
• ·A river in the midwest overflowed its banks causing damage to homes and farmland
• ·A major smartphone brand announced a new model with a built-in solar charging feature
• ·A new study showed that spending time with family improves mental health