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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• ·A library started a book club for teens that focused on young adult fiction
• ·The government passed a law to protect endangered sea turtles from habitat loss
• ·Study shows that using blue light filters on devices improves sleep quality in teens
• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine that is effective against multiple strains of a common virus
• ·A small business owner started a podcast about entrepreneurship that gained 10,000 listeners
• ·The government announced a tax cut for small businesses to help them recover from the economic impact of recent events.
• ·Engineers successfully tested a new renewable energy system powered by wind and solar
• ·The city banned single-use plastic utensils in all restaurants and food service establishments
• ·A gym added a new section for weight training equipment
• ·The postal service introduced a new package tracking system for customers
• ·The government offered tax credits to businesses that install solar panels
• ·The postal service announced it would expand its package delivery service to more rural areas
• ·A tech startup launched a new app that helps users track their carbon footprint and make more eco-friendly choices
• ·Researchers developed a new method to turn seawater into fresh drinking water at a lower cost
• ·The government offered grants to small businesses that develop eco-friendly products
• ·Research finds that reading before bed helps improve sleep quality in adults