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Study shows that audiobooks help people with reading difficultiesToy store hosts craft day for kids to make their own toys

Postal service hires extra workers for holiday package deliveryMovie theater offers discounted tickets for families on weekendsResearch indicates that gratitude practices reduce symptoms of depression

Hardware store offers classes on woodworking for beginnersCoast guard rescues boaters stranded in stormy waters

Newspaper profiles local musician who gained national fame

Biologists create new pesticide that is safe for beesA fashion store started selling vintage-inspired dresses for young adults

A library started offering "book rentals by mail" for homebound patronsA farm started selling "honey sticks" as a healthy snack for kids at local schools

A fire department taught residents how to use fire extinguishers in a hands-on workshopA software company launched a fitness app that tracks workouts and meal plans

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• ·Marine biologists found that seagrass beds are disappearing at a rate of 8% per year
• ·A tech startup raised $30 million to develop AI tools for climate research
• ·The national tennis team won the Davis Cup for the first time in 30 years
• ·The mayor announced a plan to build 8500 affordable housing units over the next four years
• ·The city council voted to increase funding for public art projects
• ·A sports team donated tickets to charity
• ·A major retailer announced discounts for the upcoming holiday season
• ·A large utility company invested $2.7 billion in wind farm projects in the northern states
• ·The national rugby team hired a new coach with experience winning international titles
• ·A luxury hotel chain decided to stop using single-use plastics in all its hotels
• ·A charity organization launched a campaign to end homelessness
• ·The local museum hosted a lecture series with experts talking about various historical topics
• ·A hospital announced it will build a new pediatric wing with 40 beds and specialized equipment
• ·Researchers found that social media use affects sleep patterns in young people
• ·A famous author was awarded a prestigious literary prize for their contributions to contemporary literature
• ·A study found that teachers who receive additional training are more effective at helping students learn and achieve their goals.