Researchers found that playing musical instruments can improve brain function

Toy store hosts craft day for kids to make stuffed animalsPostal service adds extra delivery days for holidays

Movie theater offers family matinees with cheap ticketsResearch indicates that gratitude journaling reduces stressHardware store offers classes on basic home repairs

Coast guard rescues boaters in stormy watersNewspaper profiles local musician with national following

Biologists develop bee-safe pesticide

Gymnastics team wins first place at national competitionA drought in the southwest led to the restriction of outdoor water use for businesses

The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to researchers studying cell agingA community center offered free language classes for refugee families

A discount store announced it will expand its organic food section by 50% in all locationsResearchers found that chronic stress can increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 35%

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• ·Study finds that working in green offices boosts employee productivity by 15 percent
• ·A pet rescue organization started a foster-to-adopt program to help animals find permanent homes
• ·Gardening center hosts classes on organic pest control for home gardens
• ·A new smartphone app helps users track their carbon footprint
• ·The country’s export of agricultural products increased by 17% this quarter
• ·The city introduced a new parking app that lets users reserve spots in advance
• ·Retailers introduced a new contactless payment system to speed up checkout times
• ·The government announced a tax cut for middle-income families to boost consumer spending
• ·Researchers found that eating a balanced breakfast helps students stay focused during class
• ·Scientists observed that a species of bird is migrating earlier due to warmer springs
• ·Weather forecasters predicted a strong storm system that could bring heavy rain to the eastern states
• ·Bakery gains popularity for unique sourdough bread made with local grains
• ·A renowned artist’s latest exhibition opened to critical praise attracting over 13000 visitors on its first weekend
• ·A community garden donated 200 pounds of zucchini to a local soup kitchen
• ·A study found that regular yoga practice improves flexibility and reduces back pain in office workers
• ·Diplomatic relations between the two nations were restored after a decade of tension over trade restrictions