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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• ·School newsletter highlights student achievements in science fairs
• ·A coffee shop started a loyalty program
• ·A coffee shop started selling matcha lattes with oat milk as a dairy-free option
• ·Researchers found that lack of exercise can lead to muscle loss of up to 5% per year in adults over 50
• ·The stock market closed higher after a week of steady growth
• ·The prime minister attended an international conference on climate change and carbon reduction
• ·The city introduced a new bike-sharing program with more than 50 stations across the city
• ·An oil company announced it will invest in carbon capture technology at its offshore platforms
• ·A university opened a new art gallery featuring works by current students and alumni
• ·A famous actor donated his collection of vintage cars to a transportation museum
• ·A famous singer released a new single that quickly topped music charts
• ·The postal service announced it will expand its package delivery service to include Sunday deliveries
• ·The national soccer team qualified for the World Cup after winning their final qualifying match against a rival team
• ·A hotel started offering complimentary breakfast for all guests
• ·Toy company creates educational toys that teach coding basics to toddlers
• ·Farmers used drone technology to monitor crop health and optimize irrigation