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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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• ·A famous actor announced they will star in a biographical film about a civil rights icon
• ·Researchers found that exercise helps improve memory in older adults
• ·Weather forecasters warned of a cold snap that will bring freezing temperatures
• ·A local business owner won an award for entrepreneurship recognized for their innovative sustainable business approach
• ·A new art gallery opened in the city center featuring works by emerging artists from around the world
• ·Study reveals that using reusable bags reduces plastic waste by 80 percent
• ·A study found that reading aloud to young children improves their language development
• ·A singer’s new album debuted at number one on global music charts for two weeks
• ·A new study showed that air pollution from traffic affects lung health in cyclists
• ·Local authorities launched a new recycling program for electronic waste like old phones and computers
• ·An oil company announced it will invest $8 billion in hydrogen fuel technology over the next decade
• ·A large utility company invested $2.7 billion in wind farm projects in the northern states
• ·A new report showed that renewable energy jobs have increased by 30% over the past two years
• ·Researchers calculated that using public transportation instead of cars can reduce traffic congestion by 30%
• ·A major film studio announced it will release 18 new movies next year including several sequels to popular franchises
• ·A coffee chain announced it will source all its beans from sustainable farms