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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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• ·The government passed a law to increase the minimum wage for tipped workers
• ·A major bank announced it will offer low-interest loans to small businesses owned by women and minorities
• ·A new study showed that online learning can be just as effective as in-person classes for college students, according to a education research group.
• ·Local schools added mindfulness classes to help students manage stress
• ·A city added more bike racks near shopping centers and office buildings
• ·Car dealership offers test drives and information sessions on electric vehicles
• ·Hikers find ancient petroglyphs in remote canyon area with no previous recorded history
• ·A study found that urban green spaces reduce air pollution levels by up to 26% in city centers
• ·A study found fiction reading improves empathy and emotional intelligence in all ages
• ·Volleyball tournament features college teams from across the country
• ·A wildfire in a forest preserve burned 6000 acres with no threat to nearby homes
• ·Tennis tournament attracts players from 30 countries to coastal city
• ·College students won a national competition for their invention that purifies water using solar power
• ·Swimming team breaks national record in 4x100 meter relay at championship meet
• ·A charity organized a 10K run that raised $40,000 for homeless shelters
• ·A new study found that drinking green tea regularly can improve brain function and reduce the risk of age-related cognitive decline.