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 western region drought led to water restrictions asking residents to limit usage
• ·The national weather service warned of flash floods for areas with poor drainage systems
• ·Doctors performed the first successful face transplant in the country giving a patient a new identity after an accident
• ·A grocery store started offering online ordering and same-day delivery for customers
• ·A winter storm dumped 20 inches of snow on northern cities closing schools for three days
• ·A study found that urban green spaces reduce air pollution levels by up to 23% in city centers
• ·The government implemented new policies to reduce air pollution
• ·Doctors created a new surgical procedure that shortens recovery time for knee replacements
• ·The postal service announced it would hire additional staff to handle the holiday mail rush
• ·Freelance marketplace launches new feature for clients to hire freelance writers
• ·Local schools organized a fundraiser to buy new musical instruments for the school band
• ·A study showed that eating nuts daily can improve heart health and reduce cholesterol
• ·A photographer captured photos of a local sports team’s championship win that were used in the team’s yearbook
• ·A fire at a historic theater was contained by firefighters saving most of its original architecture
• ·A tech company donated to an education charity
• ·A study found that getting enough exercise improves memory and cognitive function in older adults