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Study shows that audiobooks help people with reading difficultiesToy store hosts craft day for kids to make their own toys

Postal service hires extra workers for holiday package deliveryMovie theater offers discounted tickets for families on weekendsResearch indicates that gratitude practices reduce symptoms of depression

Hardware store offers classes on woodworking for beginnersCoast guard rescues boaters stranded in stormy waters

Newspaper profiles local musician who gained national fame

Biologists create new pesticide that is safe for beesA fashion store started selling vintage-inspired dresses for young adults

A library started offering "book rentals by mail" for homebound patronsA farm started selling "honey sticks" as a healthy snack for kids at local schools

A fire department taught residents how to use fire extinguishers in a hands-on workshopA software company launched a fitness app that tracks workouts and meal plans

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• ·A professional basketball player signed a record-breaking $250 million contract with a new team, making it the largest deal in league history.
• ·Farmers used artificial intelligence to predict crop yields and optimize planting schedules
• ·A bakery introduced a seasonal line of pumpkin-flavored pastries that sold out within a week of launch
• ·Government approves funding for new public park in urban neighborhood
• ·Local communities organized events to celebrate cultural heritage
• ·A local theater showed foreign films
• ·A bakery started offering catering services for events
• ·A local café hosted a trivia night on weekend evenings
• ·A hotel chain started using biodegradable cleaning products in all its rooms
• ·A hospital opened a new pediatric cancer ward with private rooms for patients and families
• ·The postal service introduced a same-day delivery service for packages in major cities
• ·Car dealership offers low interest financing for new electric vehicles
• ·A community garden hosted a harvest festival with live music and a potluck of garden-grown food
• ·A golfer won a tournament by three strokes after a strong final round
• ·A coffee shop introduced a seasonal drink made with pumpkin and spices
• ·Software firm releases new app to help small businesses manage social media