The school board decided to update the curriculum to include more practical courses

Chemists develop biodegradable packaging that breaks down in soil within six monthsSwimming team sets three new state records at annual championship meet

Study reveals that family game nights improve communication between children and parentsFlorist creates special flower arrangements for upcoming Mother’s Day celebrationsTeachers attend workshop on integrating technology into classroom lessons

Motorcycle show features custom bikes from local builders and national brandsResearch finds that drinking herbal tea before bed improves sleep duration in adults

Pet store expands selection of natural pet foods and eco friendly toys

Coast guard rescues five sailors from sinking boat during severe stormResearchers studied the effects of sleep duration on academic performance in college students

A famous actor starred in a new thriller movie that premiered at the Cannes Film FestivalThe national soccer league announced plans to add a women’s division next year

A tech startup released a device that monitors air quality inside homesThe government provided funding to repair a historic lighthouse on the coast

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• ·Local restaurants reported a 25% increase in customers during the holiday weekend
• ·A major airline revealed plans to add 18 new international routes next year to meet growing travel demand
• ·Local schools installed air purifiers in classrooms to reduce allergy symptoms
• ·A community group organized a neighborhood potluck that brought together 80 residents for a meal
• ·Research shows that walking on grass improves balance in seniors
• ·A taxi company offered discounts to senior citizens and students to increase ridership
• ·Study shows that gardening lowers blood pressure in middle aged adults
• ·A school district purchased new science lab equipment for middle and high schools
• ·Research finds that drinking green tea improves focus and concentration
• ·A city planted more trees in urban areas
• ·A research study found that volunteering can improve mental health
• ·A study found learning a second language improves children’s problem-solving skills
• ·A study showed that learning a musical instrument improves memory and brain function in kids
• ·Study finds that listening to nature sounds reduces stress during work meetings
• ·The national weather service issued a tornado warning for several counties in the southern state
• ·The government offered grants to businesses that develop new technologies for clean energy