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 study showed that learning a musical instrument improves memory and brain function in kids
• ·A city started a composting program for restaurants to turn food waste into fertilizer
• ·Scientists captured footage of a rare deep-sea creature never seen before
• ·Research finds that outdoor play reduces screen time for kids by 2 hours daily
• ·A software company released a new video conferencing tool that supports up to 1,000 participants
• ·A city banned single-use plastic straws in restaurants and cafes to reduce plastic waste
• ·A new study revealed that drinking green tea daily may lower the risk of certain cancers
• ·A famous chef opened a new restaurant focusing on regional cuisine
• ·A software company provided free technical support to its customers
• ·The government provided funding to repair historical buildings damaged by a recent storm
• ·A popular coffee chain announced it will source all its coffee beans from sustainable farms by 2026
• ·A city council approved plans to build a new water treatment plant
• ·A city installed more streetlights in park areas to reduce after-dark crime
• ·A farm switched to organic farming methods
• ·Study shows that owning a pet reduces feelings of loneliness in elderly adults
• ·A heavy rainstorm caused flooding in basements of homes in the suburbs