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 museum hosted a family friendly event with hands on activities
• ·A local restaurant won a James Beard Award for its innovative cuisine
• ·A major airline announced it will partner with a renewable energy company to power its flights with biofuel
• ·A fashion boutique started selling handmade clothing items created by local designers
• ·A university conducted a survey that found 80% of students are satisfied with their education
• ·A new study showed that social isolation is harmful to physical and mental health
• ·Police used drone technology to locate a missing child in a national park
• ·Researchers at a leading university developed a new battery technology that charges 10 times faster than current lithium-ion batteries
• ·Doctors recommended that people limit their intake of sugary drinks for better health
• ·A museum displayed a rare collection of historical letters from a famous political leader
• ·A clothing brand announced it will donate 10% of its sales to environmental charities
• ·The government launched a $400 million initiative to upgrade rural internet infrastructure
• ·The city council approved plans to create a new nature reserve
• ·Electronics manufacturer reduces prices of laptop models ahead of holiday season
• ·Soccer team wins state championship and advances to national tournament
• ·A government agency announced new guidelines for workplace safety