A school district hired a new music teacher to start a marching band program

Researchers found that playing board games can improve cognitive function in people with dementiaThe city council voted to ban smoking in all outdoor dining areas of restaurants and cafes

An oil company announced it will invest $8 billion in hydrogen fuel technology over the next decadeA hot air balloon made an emergency landing in a park with all passengers escaping unharmedA study showed that eating a breakfast high in protein can reduce hunger cravings throughout the day

The postal service announced it will expand its package delivery service to include Sunday deliveriesVolunteers planted 10000 trees in a deforested area as part of a reforestation project

A famous musician announced a farewell tour with concerts in 40 cities across the globe

Local schools reported a 92% attendance rate this year up from 85% the previous yearThe national basketball team lost their semi-final match in the international tournament ending their bid for the championship

A severe drought in the western region has led to water restrictions with residents asked to limit water usageA new report showed that the number of people working from home has increased by 44% since the start of the decade

A major car manufacturer recalled 580000 vehicles due to a potential defect in the braking systemA study found that reading fiction improves empathy and emotional intelligence in both children and adults

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• ·A grocery store added a section for locally grown produce to support small-scale farmers
• ·Scientists developed a new rapid test for a viral infection that gives results in 15 minutes
• ·A local farm started selling pre-packaged salad kits at grocery stores in the area
• ·Students participated in a debate competition on environmental issues
• ·Toy store hosts character meet and greet event for kids during weekend
• ·Video game studio announces release date for highly anticipated action game
• ·A new electric vehicle model was released with a driving range of over 400 miles on a single charge
• ·Doctors urged people to wear sunscreen daily to reduce the risk of skin cancer
• ·A farm started a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) program where members receive weekly produce boxes
• ·A study revealed that using blue light filters on devices can reduce eye strain by 50%
• ·Scientists discovered a way to use algae to produce biofuel that is cheaper than gasoline
• ·A local café donated a portion of its profits to a local animal shelter
• ·A software company launched a project management tool that integrates with Google and Microsoft apps
• ·A government agency updated its website to make it easier for people to apply for benefits
• ·The city hosted an international soccer tournament with teams from 12 different countries
• ·The national soccer team won a friendly match against a top team