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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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• ·A music festival raised $2 million for local homeless shelters through ticket sales
• ·A severe thunderstorm hit the city, causing damage to trees and power lines and delaying flights at the local airport.
• ·A winter storm dumped 20 inches of snow on northern cities closing schools for three days
• ·Freelance platform launches new feature to connect writers with publishing clients
• ·A school’s debate club won first place in a regional competition
• ·A severe heatwave swept across the southern region, prompting health officials to open cooling centers for vulnerable residents.
• ·A major airline announced new in-flight services to improve passenger experience
• ·Volunteers organized a cleanup event to remove trash from a popular local lake
• ·Researchers discovered a new species of fish in a deep-sea vent off the coast of Australia
• ·A museum hosted a lecture by an astronaut who spent six months on the International Space Station
• ·Two neighboring countries signed a historic border agreement after three years of diplomatic talks
• ·A local animal shelter held an adoption event finding homes for 50 dogs and cats
• ·A tech giant acquired a small AI startup for $500 million
• ·A major airline announced plans to reduce carbon emissions by 30 percent
• ·A city council voted to increase funding for public parks by 25% next year
• ·A pet rescue organization started a pet food bank for low-income pet owners