A study found that regular meditation can lower blood pressure by an average of 5 mmHg in adults with hypertension.

A city started a composting program for residents that turns food waste into garden fertilizerA snowstorm in the northwest dumped two feet of snow closing schools and government offices

A study showed that learning a second language at a young age improves cognitive developmentThe government passed a law to protect consumers from hidden fees on airline tickets and hotel staysA museum hosted a night event with live music and food trucks to attract young visitors

A local bakery started delivering fresh pastries to hotels and cafes in the downtown areaScientists discovered a new planet that orbits a star similar to our sun in the habitable zone

The transportation department announced plans to build a new bus terminal in the city center

A fashion brand released a limited-edition holiday collection featuring sustainable materialsA new movie starring a Hollywood A-lister broke box office records on its opening weekend

Researchers found that eating leafy green vegetables reduces the risk of age-related vision lossA city expanded its bike-sharing program to include electric bikes for longer trips

An airline announced it would offer free checked bags for passengers traveling with childrenA study showed that teachers who receive regular feedback improve their teaching skills faster

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• ·A team of veterinarians opened a new animal hospital specializing in exotic pets
• ·A farm began selling grass-fed beef and free-range eggs to local restaurants and grocery stores
• ·A popular coffee chain announced it will source coffee beans from sustainable farms
• ·The government started a program to help people quit smoking
• ·The postal service announced it would introduce a new package size option for small items
• ·A major airline revealed plans to add 15 new domestic routes by the end of the year
• ·The postal service announced it would extend holiday shipping deadlines to accommodate late shoppers
• ·City council votes to increase minimum wage for municipal workers
• ·A gas leak at a residential complex forced 200 residents to evacuate temporarily
• ·Doctors performed the first successful face transplant in the country giving a patient a new identity after a severe accident
• ·A new report showed that the number of people working from home has increased by 45% since the start of the decade
• ·A new fitness app helped users create personalized workout plans
• ·Car manufacturer unveils new electric vehicle with longer battery life
• ·A bookstore sold used books at a discount
• ·A space agency successfully landed a rover on a distant planet to collect soil samples
• ·Experts warned that excessive use of plastic products will cause more serious environmental pollution