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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• ·Candle company releases fall collection with scents like pumpkin spice and cedar
• ·A major hotel chain announced plans to reduce single use plastics in all its locations
• ·A new coffee brand gained popularity for its fair - trade practices
• ·A research study showed that eating nuts as a snack can help with weight management
• ·A coffee shop started selling nitro cold brew for a smoother taste
• ·City announces plan to add 20 miles of new bike trails by next summer
• ·The stock market experienced a minor decline after news of a global supply chain disruption
• ·A school district hired 50 new teachers to reduce class sizes in elementary schools
• ·The Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to two scientists for their work on black hole research
• ·The city council approved plans to renovate an old historic building downtown
• ·Researchers found that using natural skincare products reduces the risk of skin irritation and allergies
• ·Research finds that gardening improves mental health in people with anxiety
• ·A farmers market started a “kids’ corner” where children can learn about farming through hands-on activities
• ·A tech company released a new device to monitor heart rate and other health indicators
• ·Hot weather in the northeast led to record attendance at public pools and water parks
• ·A national forest closed several hiking trails temporarily to repair damage from a wildfire