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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• ·Scientists developed a new type of fabric that is both sustainable and durable
• ·The city introduced new traffic rules to reduce accidents on busy roads
• ·Doctors successfully performed the first ever organ transplant using 3D-printed tissues
• ·A music award ceremony was held last night with a rising star taking home the top prize for Best New Artist
• ·A scientist developed a new type of battery that charges twice as fast as current models
• ·A clothing brand started a recycling program where customers can return old clothes for discounts
• ·A bookstore offered a monthly book subscription service
• ·Automotive company recalls 40,000 pickup trucks over faulty steering components
• ·Highway department repaves major highway to improve safety and reduce traffic
• ·The government announced a ban on the sale of single-use plastic straws and utensils starting next year
• ·A major airline announced plans to reduce carbon emissions by 50 percent by 2030
• ·Scientists developed a new vaccine to protect chickens from a highly contagious disease
• ·A restaurant added a vegan menu with 15 new dishes
• ·A city council voted to increase funding for public parks by 25% next year