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 farm started growing herbs and spices to sell to local restaurants
• ·Researchers found that spending time in forests lowers blood pressure in adults
• ·Scientists discover new species of frog in Amazon rainforest with unique coloration
• ·The city council voted to build new library branches in low-income neighborhoods
• ·The central bank announced it would keep interest rates stable to avoid disrupting economic growth
• ·The city council voted to increase funding for math and science programs in schools
• ·College students won a national science competition with their invention that purifies water
• ·Scientists discovered that a common herb has properties that help with digestion
• ·A major airline announced plans to reduce carbon emissions by 50 percent by 2030
• ·A musician performed at a charity gala that raised $50,000 for a local nonprofit
• ·Weather experts reported that this year’s summer has been the hottest on record
• ·A music award ceremony was held last night with a rising star winning Best New Artist
• ·Candle company creates scents inspired by tropical destinations
• ·A coffee shop hosted a book reading event with a local author
• ·The city introduced a new public transportation card for easier travel
• ·Scientists created a way to recycle old cell phones and extract valuable metals safely