A school district hired a new music teacher to start a marching band program

Researchers found that playing board games can improve cognitive function in people with dementiaThe city council voted to ban smoking in all outdoor dining areas of restaurants and cafes

An oil company announced it will invest $8 billion in hydrogen fuel technology over the next decadeA hot air balloon made an emergency landing in a park with all passengers escaping unharmedA study showed that eating a breakfast high in protein can reduce hunger cravings throughout the day

The postal service announced it will expand its package delivery service to include Sunday deliveriesVolunteers planted 10000 trees in a deforested area as part of a reforestation project

A famous musician announced a farewell tour with concerts in 40 cities across the globe

Local schools reported a 92% attendance rate this year up from 85% the previous yearThe national basketball team lost their semi-final match in the international tournament ending their bid for the championship

A severe drought in the western region has led to water restrictions with residents asked to limit water usageA new report showed that the number of people working from home has increased by 44% since the start of the decade

A major car manufacturer recalled 580000 vehicles due to a potential defect in the braking systemA study found that reading fiction improves empathy and emotional intelligence in both children and adults

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• ·Coast guard rescues stranded hikers from coastal trail during storm
• ·A charity organization provided backpacks filled with school supplies to 5000 children
• ·A farmers market started a “kids’ corner” where children can learn about farming through hands-on activities
• ·A professional baseball player signed a six-year contract worth $195 million with a new team
• ·Newspaper reports success of local farmers market in supporting small family farms
• ·Researchers found that a plant-based diet can lower cholesterol levels in adults
• ·Park rangers offer guided hikes to teach visitors about native plants
• ·The country’s export of technology goods increased by 22 percent this quarter
• ·Electronics store offers back to school discounts on laptops and tablets
• ·A popular online retailer offered free two-day shipping on all orders during its annual sale
• ·The country’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.5 percent the lowest in 20 years
• ·A fire department hosted a free CPR training class that certified 80 community members
• ·A tech startup received a large investment to develop new software
• ·A charity organization organized a volunteer trip to help build schools in developing countries
• ·A university opened a new dormitory that can house 400 students
• ·A tech startup introduced a new app that helps users manage their personal finances