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 fire department taught residents how to use fire extinguishers in a hands-on workshop
• ·Photography exhibit featuring wildlife from African savannas opens downtown
• ·The government launched a program to train unemployed youth for jobs in the renewable energy sector
• ·A tech company released a new smartphone with a better camera
• ·A coffee shop hosted a charity fundraiser where $1 from each drink sold went to a local school
• ·Scientists collaborate with global teams to study climate change
• ·A museum hosted an exhibit of ancient Roman artifacts on loan from a museum in Rome
• ·A global organization launched a campaign to end child labor aiming to help 13 million children by 2030
• ·A popular TV show aired its series finale last night attracting millions of viewers and sparking online discussion
• ·The government invested $500 million in wind energy projects across the western states
• ·A sports team won a national championship and celebrated with a parade
• ·A new study revealed that children who read for 30 minutes a day have better language skills than those who don’t
• ·Astronomers observed a rare celestial event, as a comet passed close to Earth for the first time in 200 years.
• ·A team of engineers designed a new wind turbine that produces 50 percent more energy
• ·An international organization launched a campaign to provide clean drinking water to 500,000 people in drought-stricken areas.
• ·A renowned artist opened an exhibition featuring 100 new paintings inspired by nature