Research finds that playing guitar improves fine motor skills in children

Weather forecasters warned of severe storms expected to hit the coastal areasA charity organization raised millions of dollars to help homeless families

The university opened a new research center focused on artificial intelligenceA historic building underwent restoration to preserve its cultural heritageAirlines announced additional flights to meet the increasing travel demand

A new restaurant chain opened its first location in the downtown areaDoctors developed a new treatment method for a rare medical condition

The local library expanded its collection of digital books and resources

A sports event attracted thousands of spectators from across the countryEnvironmental groups filed a lawsuit to stop a new coal mining project

A best-selling author announced a book tour with 25 stops across North AmericaSchools added mental health days to the academic calendar for students and staff

An energy company announced it will build a new wind farm capable of powering 50000 homesA hurricane brought 100 mph winds to coastal areas damaging piers and boardwalks

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• ·A study found that volunteering can improve overall happiness and well-being
• ·Opera company performs new production of well known classic
• ·Researchers studied the effects of social media on friendships among college students
• ·Researchers discovered that plants grow faster under certain light conditions
• ·Weather conditions increased the risk of wildfires in the west
• ·A local school district announced it will provide free meals to all students next year regardless of family income
• ·Newspaper covers story of local farmer who grows heirloom vegetables for restaurants
• ·A fashion store donated 10% of its monthly sales to a local women’s shelter
• ·The government released a report showing a 24% increase in renewable energy jobs
• ·A large retail company said it will phase out single-use plastics in all its stores by the end of 2025
• ·Scientists developed a new method to convert plastic waste into fuel
• ·A school added a robotics lab where students can build and program their own robots
• ·Police arrested five suspects in connection with a series of thefts at a shopping mall
• ·Dance school holds winter recital featuring ballet and contemporary dance pieces
• ·Weather experts reported that this year’s rainfall levels are above average
• ·A school started a gardening club that grows vegetables for the school’s salad bar