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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• ·An energy company announced it would invest $4 billion in wind energy projects over the next five years
• ·A bookstore launched an online ordering system with same day delivery for local customers
• ·A severe thunderstorm hit the city causing damage to trees and power lines and delaying flights at the local airport
• ·Marine biologists found that coral reefs are recovering faster than expected in protected areas
• ·Doctors recommended regular health screenings to detect potential health issues early
• ·Researchers found that regular consumption of berries may slow age related memory decline
• ·A fashion store started a clothing swap program where customers trade old clothes for store credit
• ·A fire at a chemical plant in the industrial district forced the evacuation of nearby neighborhoods; no toxic leaks were reported.
• ·A hospital successfully performed a double-lung transplant on a patient with a rare lung disease
• ·The government passed a law to protect wildlife habitats from commercial development
• ·Dance school puts on holiday performance with live music
• ·The national basketball league announced a new sponsorship
• ·A study found that playing video games in moderation can improve hand-eye coordination
• ·Book publisher signs deal with best selling author for three new novels
• ·A coffee shop started selling matcha lattes with oat milk as a dairy-free option
• ·A new study showed that spending time with friends can reduce stress levels in adults