Study finds that using lavender essential oil reduces anxiety symptoms

City council votes to increase minimum wage for municipal workersVeterinarian clinic offers telehealth services for non-emergency pet care

Train company adds weekend service to popular tourist destinationsResearch finds that family game nights improve children’s problem-solving abilitiesDance troupe performs at international festival in Paris

Electronics brand launches tablet with longer battery life and improved cameraHikers find rare orchid species in mountain nature reserve

Study shows that natural lighting in classrooms improves student test scores

Local government installs new recycling bins in downtown parksA renowned chef opened a pop-up restaurant serving traditional dishes from his home country

Weather forecasters predicted a severe thunderstorm with strong winds for the weekendA hotel chain announced it will offer free stays to healthcare workers during holidays

The country’s unemployment rate fell to 4 percent thanks to new jobs in tourismA historical museum opened an exhibit about the first women to work in space

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• ·Researchers found that interacting with pets can lower blood pressure
• ·A hospital successfully performed a kidney transplant between two siblings using new matching technology
• ·A charity started a program to help elderly people learn how to use smartphones and computers
• ·Florist creates special flower arrangements for upcoming Mother’s Day celebrations
• ·A study published in a leading health journal found that spending 30 minutes in green spaces daily lowers stress hormones
• ·The city banned single-use plastic utensils in all food service establishments
• ·Biologists track migration patterns of humpback whales using underwater microphones
• ·A coffee shop started using compostable cups for all its drinks
• ·Electronics manufacturer reduces prices of laptop models ahead of holiday season
• ·A library added a collection of audiobooks in multiple languages to support immigrant families
• ·The public transit system added 30 new electric buses to its fleet to reduce carbon emissions
• ·A tech company announced a partnership with a university to fund research in artificial intelligence
• ·Local police increased patrols in shopping districts during the holiday season to prevent theft
• ·Biologists track movement of elephant herds using GPS collars
• ·Cross country team sets new school record at state meet
• ·Researchers found that drinking chamomile tea regularly can reduce anxiety levels in adults