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 school district decided to extend the school day by 30 minutes to add more art and music classes
• ·Local newspaper publishes special section on 100 year history of the city
• ·A study revealed that eating nuts as a snack helps maintain healthy cholesterol levels
• ·The city’s public library added more audiobooks to its collection for visually impaired users
• ·Researchers found that eating fish twice a week improves brain function in young children
• ·A fashion store started offering custom fitting services to ensure clothes fit customers perfectly
• ·A city planted more trees in urban areas
• ·A tech startup released a new app that helps users find and book affordable local workshops
• ·The city council approved plans to renovate an old factory into a community art space
• ·Local farmers protested low crop prices demanding government production cost support
• ·A supermarket chain started selling pre-packaged meal kits for four people at $25 each
• ·The United Nations released a report on the impact of climate change on polar ice caps
• ·A famous singer announced a farewell tour after 30 years in the music industry
• ·A local bakery expanded its business to three new locations after seeing a 30% increase in sales last year
• ·The transportation department repaired a section of highway that had been damaged by flooding
• ·Movie theater announces plans to show classic films during weekday matinees