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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• ·Scientists developed a new test that can detect early signs of a common type of cancer
• ·The city council announced plans to improve public parks
• ·A drought in the southern states led to mandatory water restrictions for residents
• ·A photographer created promotional photos for a local boutique
• ·A study found that getting enough exercise can improve memory and cognitive function in older adults
• ·A coffee shop hosted a coffee tasting event where customers sampled 5 different types of coffee
• ·A tech company announced a partnership with a university to fund research
• ·The country’s export of technology goods increased by 22 percent this quarter
• ·Movie theater shows classic films during weekend matinees for families
• ·City officials approved a $360 million project to upgrade public transportation including new subway stations and bus routes
• ·A tech company said it will release a new foldable-screen smartphone next quarter
• ·A bookstore launched a book club for seniors that meets once a month
• ·A grocery store chain raised its employee discount to 25% for all full-time staff
• ·A celebrity chef opened a cooking school to teach people how to prepare healthy meals
• ·The police department added more officers to patrol shopping centers during the holiday rush
• ·Hot weather led to an increase in visits to public pools and beaches across the region