A fire department taught local businesses how to create fire evacuation plans

The city council approved plans to build a new baseball stadium for local teamsResearchers studied the effects of social media on friendships among college students

A famous singer released a new single that topped the charts in 10 countriesThe national rugby team announced it will play an exhibition game to raise money for charityA local farmers’ market started a subscription service for weekly produce boxes

The government provided grants to businesses that develop biodegradable packagingA tech company released a software update that adds new security features

Weather conditions forced the closure of several ski resorts due to high winds

A team of historians published a new book about the country’s civil rights movementWrestling team wins state championship for the third consecutive year

Study reveals that listening to audiobooks improves vocabularyToy store hosts event where kids can meet characters from popular cartoons

Postal workers deliver packages ahead of schedule during busy holiday seasonMovie theater shows classic films during weekend matinees for families

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• ·A city council discussed plans to improve water quality in local lakes
• ·A software company announced it will allow employees to work from home indefinitely
• ·A school started a music program where students learn to play string instruments
• ·Researchers found that listening to classical music improves concentration
• ·Research finds that outdoor play reduces screen time for kids by 2 hours daily
• ·Track and field athletes win medals at regional championship
• ·Weather forecasters predicted heavy snowfall for northern regions next week
• ·A tech startup released a device that monitors blood pressure at home
• ·A hospital opened a new physical therapy center for patients recovering from injuries or surgery
• ·A study revealed children who read 30 minutes daily have better language skills than non-readers
• ·A hospital started a support group for people living with chronic illnesses
• ·Study reveals that reusable water bottles cut plastic waste by 90 percent
• ·A study found that reading fiction improves empathy and emotional intelligence in both children and adults
• ·A library hosted a genealogy workshop to help residents trace their family history
• ·A study revealed that students who take notes by hand retain information better than those who type
• ·A hotel started offering eco-stays with energy-efficient rooms and complimentary bike rentals