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 local animal shelter held an adoption event finding homes for 50 dogs and cats
• ·Astronomers share new images of Saturn’s rings
• ·Bakery introduces gluten free pastries made with almond and coconut flour
• ·Researchers found that drinking water regularly boosts energy levels
• ·A space agency sent a probe to explore a comet in the outer solar system
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of marine life in the deep ocean using a remotely operated underwater vehicle
• ·Engineers tested a new type of solar panel that can generate electricity even on cloudy days
• ·A new study revealed that social media use can affect self esteem in teenagers
• ·Scientists studied how noise pollution in cities affects the behavior of birds
• ·A restaurant started offering happy hour specials on appetizers and cocktails
• ·A famous actor starred in a new movie that received critical acclaim and is expected to be a box office hit.
• ·A local newspaper printed a special section on local history
• ·Study finds that learning a second language improves memory in adults
• ·Local authorities launched a new recycling program for electronic waste like old phones and computers
• ·A strong storm caused damage to many houses in the coastal area
• ·Weather forecasters predicted above-average temperatures for the upcoming summer raising concerns about heatwaves