A school district hired a new music teacher to start a marching band program

Local restaurants started offering meal kits for customers to cook their favorite dishes at homeThe national weather service issued an extreme heat advisory for the southern states this week

A new study showed that owning a dog reduces the risk of heart disease in older adultsThe government provided grants to small businesses affected by recent economic downturnsA tech firm partnered with a university to research ways to make AI more ethical and safe

Researchers discovered that plants grow 15% faster when exposed to soft classical musicThe fire department held a free smoke detector installation event for low-income families

A famous fashion designer launched a clothing line inspired by traditional patterns from Africa

Doctors recommended avoiding screens for at least one hour before bed to improve sleepPolice department launches campaign to reduce speeding in school zones

Opera house partners with local orchestra for production of modern operaResearch indicates that learning a musical instrument improves listening skills in toddlers

Toy company creates interactive puzzle sets that teach geography to kidsPark rangers offer guided bird watching tours at dawn during migration season

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• ·A fast-food chain announced it will reduce the amount of sugar in its children’s meals
• ·A sports stadium is being renovated to host next year’s championship
• ·The weather service warned of extreme cold temperatures for northern states with wind chills below zero
• ·A major bookstore chain announced it will open 12 new locations focusing on community events and local authors
• ·Researchers calculated that switching to LED lights can save households $100 a year on energy bills
• ·A restaurant was awarded a prize for having the best local cuisine in a regional competition
• ·The school district announced all students will get free breakfast and lunch starting next year
• ·Researchers developed a new battery that is smaller lighter and more powerful than current ones
• ·Football league announces changes to playoff format for next season
• ·Archaeologists uncovered a collection of ancient artifacts at a dig site including pottery and jewelry
• ·A gym offered family memberships at a discounted rate
• ·A charity raised funds to provide college scholarships for students from low-income families
• ·Car dealership offers special financing deals for new and used vehicles
• ·A farm started using drones to monitor crop health and reduce the use of pesticides by 25%
• ·The WHO launched a program to train midwives in rural areas of developing countries
• ·The school district announced it will hire more counselors to support students’ mental health