Researchers found that playing musical instruments can improve brain function

Toy store hosts craft day for kids to make stuffed animalsPostal service adds extra delivery days for holidays

Movie theater offers family matinees with cheap ticketsResearch indicates that gratitude journaling reduces stressHardware store offers classes on basic home repairs

Coast guard rescues boaters in stormy watersNewspaper profiles local musician with national following

Biologists develop bee-safe pesticide

Gymnastics team wins first place at national competitionA drought in the southwest led to the restriction of outdoor water use for businesses

The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to researchers studying cell agingA community center offered free language classes for refugee families

A discount store announced it will expand its organic food section by 50% in all locationsResearchers found that chronic stress can increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 35%

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• ·Softball team wins tournament and qualifies for national games
• ·A tech startup raised $20 million to develop renewable energy tech
• ·The city introduced a new program to give tax breaks to residents who use public transportation
• ·Mathematicians solve complex problem in number theory
• ·Camping store sells lightweight gear for backpacking trips
• ·A startup company launched an app that helps users track and reduce their carbon footprint
• ·A local café introduced a new menu with vegan and vegetarian options
• ·A study showed that practicing yoga can reduce back pain and improve flexibility
• ·Newspaper reports on growth of small businesses in downtown area
• ·A smartphone company released a new model with a higher resolution camera and longer battery life
• ·A charity organization built temporary shelters for families displaced by a wildfire
• ·A popular streaming service added thousands of new movies and TV shows
• ·Researchers found that air pollution can worsen asthma symptoms in children and adults
• ·A library added a collection of books in multiple languages to support immigrant families
• ·The city implemented a new parking system to make parking easier
• ·A government program helped renters find affordable housing