A study found that spending time with friends reduces the risk of depression in young adults

Local schools started offering after-school art programs for elementary students this weekA large telecom company invested $1.8 billion in expanding 5G network coverage to rural areas

A tropical depression formed in the Pacific Ocean prompting storm watches for island communitiesThe World Health Organization updated its list of essential medicines to include new HIV treatmentsA professional baseball player signed a seven-year contract worth $220 million with a new team

A new public bike path opened connecting downtown to suburban parks spanning 12 milesMarine researchers documented a rare sighting of humpback whales in a coastal bay

The government passed a law requiring food labels to include more detailed allergen information

A major comedy festival announced its lineup featuring 50 stand-up comedians from around the worldResearchers found that spending time in forests lowers blood pressure in adults

A famous singer performed a surprise concert for nurses and doctors at a city hospitalThe city’s public library added more e-books and online databases for students and researchers

Local businesses joined a campaign to reduce their carbon footprint by using renewable energyWeather conditions improved allowing outdoor sports events to resume after a week of rain

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• ·Researchers found evidence of water on a distant planet that could support life
• ·The Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to a poet known for works on environmental themes
• ·Scientists observed a change in migration patterns of a popular bird species
• ·A major bank launched a new mobile banking app with advanced security features to protect users’ financial information.
• ·A hotel chain offered free stays to first responders during the holiday season
• ·A charity started a program to provide free meals to elderly people
• ·Research shows that art therapy reduces PTSD symptoms in military veterans
• ·A best-selling author announced their next book will focus on climate change activism
• ·A tech company announced it would donate a portion of its profits to environmental organizations
• ·Archaeologists uncovered a 3000-year-old tomb containing ancient jewelry and pottery in Egypt
• ·The government announced a ban on single-use plastic straws and utensils starting next year
• ·Local newspaper publishes special section on local businesses celebrating 50 years
• ·A local YMCA started offering free swimming lessons for children from low-income families
• ·A major retailer announced plans to open stores in several new countries
• ·A city launched a public art project where local artists painted murals on buildings
• ·The Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to a novelist from a small African country