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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• ·The education department launched a program to provide free laptops to students in low-income households
• ·The airport announced plans to expand its terminal to handle more international flights
• ·A study found that reading before bed can help people fall asleep faster
• ·The government passed a law to protect consumers from hidden fees on airline tickets and hotel stays
• ·A wildlife sanctuary opened a new exhibit featuring native birds of prey, including eagles and owls
• ·Researchers at a marine lab discovered a new species of coral in the Pacific Ocean, which could help restore damaged reefs.
• ·A coffee shop partnered with a local bakery to sell fresh pastries in its stores
• ·Study reveals that family dinners reduce childhood obesity rates
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage people to reduce food waste at home
• ·A study found that getting enough vitamin D can reduce the risk of respiratory infections by 35%
• ·A clothing brand announced it will donate 10% of its sales to environmental charities
• ·A musician recorded a song for a movie soundtrack that was nominated for an award
• ·A study found that volunteering 2 hours a week can improve overall happiness
• ·A heavy rainstorm caused flooding in the basements of 80 homes in a suburban neighborhood
• ·A major hotel chain announced it will implement a zero-waste policy in all its hotels reducing landfill waste by 95%
• ·Community center provides free meals for children during summer break