Plant store offers indoor gardening workshops for apartment residents

Movie theater offers family matinees with cheap ticketsResearch indicates that gratitude journaling reduces stress

Hardware store offers classes on basic home repairsCoast guard rescues boaters in stormy watersNewspaper profiles local musician with national following

Biologists develop bee-safe pesticideGymnastics team wins first place at national competition

Study finds that peppermint oil boosts focus

Coffee shop roasts beans in small batchesThe World Bank provided funding to build new healthcare clinics in rural areas of a developing country

A tennis player won a tournament after coming back from a set down in the finalA museum hosted an exhibit of ancient Roman artifacts on loan from a museum in Rome

Researchers found that lack of exercise can lead to muscle loss of up to 5% per year in adults over 50The city banned single-use plastic bags in all retail stores

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• ·The Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to a poet known for works on social justice
• ·A famous singer announced a North American tour with 25 shows scheduled next summer
• ·A museum opened a space exploration exhibit
• ·A bookstore hosted a poetry slam where local poets competed for a cash prize
• ·Scientists found that a certain type of plant can be used to treat skin conditions naturally
• ·A farm began selling homemade salsa made from its own tomatoes and peppers
• ·Skateboard competition awards $5,000 prize to best amateur rider
• ·A fast-food chain added vegan chicken nuggets and burgers to its permanent menu
• ·A pet rescue organization started a foster-to-adopt program to help animals find permanent homes
• ·Local farmers protested against low crop prices demanding government support to cover production costs
• ·A city council approved a plan to build a new water treatment plant
• ·A local farm offered u-pick strawberry days where families could harvest their own fruit
• ·A tech company launched a new smartphone with advanced camera features
• ·A university started a new undergraduate program in environmental engineering
• ·Researchers found that eating a handful of almonds daily can lower LDL cholesterol levels
• ·A study showed that teachers who use games in the classroom have more engaged students