A scientist published a study showing that urban green spaces can lower air pollution levels

Study finds that daily walking for 30 minutes lowers risk of type 2 diabetesMajor airline adds direct flights between mid-sized city and European hub

Art museum hosts exhibit of ancient Egyptian artifacts on loan from global museumsHospital opens specialized clinic for treating sports related injuriesFootball league expands playoff format to include 12 teams next season

Weather service warns of heavy snowfall in northern regions this weekendUniversity researchers find way to make solar panels 15% more efficient

Retailer launches loyalty program that rewards customers for eco-friendly purchases

Survey shows 80% of parents want more mental health support in schoolsThe federal bank announced it will provide financial support to small banks in rural areas

A historic hotel in the city center was renovated and reopened after being closed for two yearsRetailers introduced a new contactless payment system to speed up checkout times

Doctors used stem cell therapy to treat a patient with a severe spinal cord injuryThe country’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.3% in September the lowest in 15 years

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• ·Police department launches app for reporting traffic hazards
• ·A hotel added a fitness center with cardio machines and weights for guests
• ·Weather conditions improved allowing a canceled music festival to be held the following weekend
• ·A local school district announced it will provide free meals to all students next year regardless of family income
• ·Local businesses donated goods and services to a charity auction benefiting a children’s hospital
• ·Local firefighters responded to a chemical spill at a factory evacuating nearby residents as a precaution
• ·A research study showed that spending time with friends can reduce stress
• ·Weather forecasters warned of possible flooding in coastal towns due to high tides
• ·Researchers found that spending time gardening reduces stress levels in busy professionals
• ·A major airline announced it will increase the number of flights to popular vacation destinations during the summer months
• ·Study finds that reading aloud to kids improves their listening skills
• ·The school district changed the school start time to allow students more sleep
• ·A sports equipment store sold eco-friendly gear
• ·Doctors found a new treatment for chronic pain without side effects
• ·The central bank announced it would keep interest rates stable to avoid disrupting economic growth
• ·Local authorities launched a polluted river cleanup with volunteers collecting 5 tons of trash