Environmental activists protested against a new oil drilling project in a protected area

A study showed that spending 20 minutes a day in sunlight improves vitamin D levels and moodA famous singer announced a world tour with concerts in 40 countries over the next 18 months

The military deployed troops to help distribute food and water in areas hit by a severe hurricaneA school district decided to extend the school day by 30 minutes to add more art and music classesA startup company launched an app that connects users with local handymen for home repairs

A heatwave in the southern states pushed temperatures to 108 degrees prompting heat advisoriesResearchers created a biodegradable plastic bag that breaks down in soil within three months

The government passed a law to protect endangered sea otters from oil spills and habitat loss

A restaurant chain announced it would switch to 100% cage-free eggs by the end of the yearA tech company announced it will open a new research lab focused on climate change solutions

A new report showed the number of home sales increased by 12% in the past six monthsA local school district introduced new mental health support programs for students and teachers

A study found spending time with grandchildren reduces depression risk in elderly adultsThe government launched a new campaign to promote recycling and reduce household waste

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• ·A local artist painted a mural celebrating the city’s diversity on a downtown wall
• ·Coffee shop sources beans directly from small scale farmers in South America
• ·A construction company finished building a new hospital wing for pediatric care
• ·Researchers found that listening to music while studying helps improve test scores
• ·A school started a gardening club that grows vegetables for the school’s salad bar
• ·Study shows that gardening increases physical activity in older adults
• ·A team of explorers discovered a hidden cave system with ancient rock paintings in a remote mountain area
• ·A photographer captured photos of a local sunset that went viral on social media
• ·A team of historians published a new book about the country’s civil rights movement
• ·The national space agency shared new data about the surface of Mars collected by a rover
• ·The national opera company went on a tour to other cities in the country
• ·Book publisher launches new series of adventure books for middle schoolers
• ·A construction company built a new school gym
• ·A famous athlete announced their retirement from professional sports after a 25-year career citing health reasons
• ·Florist delivers flowers to hospital patients for free
• ·A popular fashion brand announced a sustainable line made from recycled ocean plastic