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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• ·A study revealed that drinking peppermint tea can help relieve digestive issues like bloating
• ·A museum displayed artifacts from a recent archaeological dig
• ·A community organized a cultural heritage day that celebrated the history of the area’s original residents
• ·The government introduced new laws to protect endangered plant species
• ·Engineers designed a new type of solar panel that works on cloudy days
• ·A sports equipment store opened a new location in a suburban shopping mall, creating 15 new jobs
• ·A musician recorded a song for a movie soundtrack that was nominated for an award
• ·Research shows that regular socializing reduces risk of dementia in seniors
• ·A tech startup launched an app that connects people with local volunteer opportunities
• ·Swimming team wins national championship for third year in a row
• ·A hotel started offering pet-friendly rooms with beds and bowls for guests’ animals
• ·The World Bank approved a $720 million loan to help a country upgrade its rural schools
• ·Local schools reported a 95% pass rate on state standardized tests this year
• ·Researchers found that spending time in gardens can reduce anxiety in adults
• ·TV show wins best drama award at national entertainment awards
• ·A study showed that online learning can provide more flexible education options for students with disabilities