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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• ·Marine researchers discovered a group of rare sea turtles nesting in a protected coastal area
• ·Researchers found that reading to young children helps develop language skills
• ·A tech company launched a new laptop with a longer battery life and faster processing
• ·The city council approved a $200 million project to upgrade public parks and build new recreational facilities for residents.
• ·A city council approved a plan to build a new water treatment plant
• ·A local school district announced it will introduce coding classes for elementary school students starting next semester
• ·A study published in a top medical journal found daily exercise can improve mental health by reducing anxiety symptoms
• ·The country’s exports increased by 15 percent in the last year
• ·A grocery store began offering online ordering and same-day delivery to meet customer demand
• ·The city announced a plan to install more bike lanes to promote eco-friendly transport
• ·A fitness app that tracks water intake reached 1 million downloads
• ·A charity organized a food drive to collect donations for homeless shelters
• ·The local theater hosted a special performance to raise money for charity
• ·A restaurant added a kids eat free night on Mondays to attract family customers
• ·A fire at a shopping mall caused damage to several stores but no injuries were reported
• ·A study revealed that pet therapy can reduce anxiety in hospital patients