Researchers found that playing musical instruments can improve memory in older adults

Toy company creates interactive puzzle sets that teach geography to kidsPark rangers offer guided bird watching tours at dawn during migration season

Pharmacy provides free flu shot clinics at senior centers and community hallsFashion designer uses traditional weaving techniques from South America in new collectionStudy finds that remote work increases job satisfaction for 80 percent of employees

Firefighters rescue family from apartment fire caused by faulty electrical wiringCoffee shop sources beans from women owned farms in Ethiopia

Oceanographers discover underwater hydrothermal vents with unique microbial life

Bookstore hosts author talk with Pulitzer Prize winning journalistResearch finds that board games improve social skills in shy children

Shoe brand makes sneakers from recycled ocean plasticCoast guard conducts hurricane drills in preparation for storm season

Book club discusses novel about social justice issuesEngineers design new flood protection system for coastal city

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• ·A city banned plastic bags in all grocery stores and retail shops
• ·International leaders signed a new agreement to reduce plastic waste in ocean ecosystems
• ·The country’s unemployment rate fell to 3.5% in August the lowest in a decade
• ·Camping store expands selection of eco friendly camping gear and supplies
• ·A study found that volunteering can improve overall happiness and life satisfaction
• ·A new bakery opened in the neighborhood specializing in gluten-free and vegan pastries
• ·Health experts released new guidelines recommending adults get at least seven hours of sleep per night for optimal health
• ·The local zoo announced plans to build a new exhibit for endangered primates
• ·A survey found that 70% of citizens support investing more in renewable energy to reduce carbon emissions
• ·A city launched a bike safety program for kids, giving away free helmets and lessons
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of marine life in the deep ocean using a remotely operated underwater vehicle
• ·Scientists at a coastal research lab found higher levels of microplastics in deep-sea fish than previously thought
• ·A university basketball team won its first conference title in 15 years
• ·Weather experts predicted that this year’s winter will have above-average snowfall
• ·A museum acquired a valuable painting by a 20th-century artist
• ·Researchers developed a new type of vaccine that provides longer protection against a common virus