Research indicates that learning a musical instrument improves listening skills in toddlers

Hardware store sells rain barrels to help homeowners conserve waterBird watchers spot endangered woodpecker in national forest

Freelance platform adds new category for graphic design servicesGeologists warn of increased volcanic activity in Pacific NorthwestYoga studio offers classes for people with chronic pain

Study reveals that eating breakfast improves concentration in studentsPet groomer specializes in grooming anxious pets

Firefighters use drones to find missing hiker in remote wilderness area

Travel magazine lists top eco-friendly travel destinationsSchool newsletter highlights student achievements in science fairs

Chemists create natural cleaning products using vinegar and essential oilsVolleyball tournament features teams from 35 colleges nationwide

Study shows that drinking enough water improves skin hydrationCandle store hosts workshop on making soy wax candles

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• ·Health officials issued a public alert about a surge in seasonal flu cases urging young children and the elderly to get vaccinated
• ·A bakery started making custom cakes for weddings and special events
• ·The national weather service warned of a possible hurricane in the coastal areas
• ·The government launched a $2 billion stimulus package to support small businesses affected by the recent recession
• ·The government provided grants to small businesses affected by recent economic downturns
• ·A university research team discovered a new species of plant in a remote forest
• ·Researchers discovered that exercise can help reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes
• ·Scientists developed a new method to purify water using solar energy
• ·Electronics store offers back to school discounts on laptops and tablets
• ·Doctors recommended avoiding screens for at least one hour before bed to improve sleep
• ·Yoga studio offers classes for people with chronic pain
• ·A study published in a top medical journal found daily exercise can improve mental health by reducing anxiety symptoms
• ·A library started a book club for teens that focused on young adult fiction
• ·Astronomers find evidence of liquid water on distant exoplanet
• ·A study found fiction reading improves empathy and emotional intelligence in all ages
• ·The government announced a tax cut for middle-income families to boost consumer spending