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 photographer captured photos of a local sports team’s championship win that were used in the team’s promotional materials
• ·A new study indicated that keeping pets can improve the mental health of the elderly
• ·Doctors performed the first successful face transplant in the country giving a patient a new identity after an accident
• ·A fashion store launched a swap and save program where customers can trade old clothes for discounts on new items
• ·Engineers develop portable water purification system for disaster relief
• ·A severe hurricane made landfall on the southeastern coast bringing strong winds and heavy rain
• ·A bakery used locally sourced ingredients to make its products
• ·A study found that spending time with pets lowers stress hormones and improves mood in adults
• ·A group of volunteers organized a cleanup effort along the coast, collecting over 5 tons of trash and plastic waste.
• ·A farm began using drones to monitor crop health and reduce pesticide use
• ·The community center hosted a job fair for people with disabilities
• ·A new high-speed train service was launched reducing travel time between two major cities from 3.9 hours to 1.35 hours
• ·Global health organization releases new guidelines for preventing respiratory illnesses
• ·The community center offered free cooking classes focused on healthy and affordable meals
• ·A tech giant acquired a smaller startup specializing in AI technology in a deal worth $600 million
• ·A school district decided to add coding classes to the curriculum for students in grades 6 through 12