A school started a music program where students learn to play string instruments

Movie theater offers family matinees with cheap ticketsResearch indicates that gratitude journaling reduces stress

Hardware store offers classes on basic home repairsCoast guard rescues boaters in stormy watersNewspaper profiles local musician with national following

Biologists develop bee-safe pesticideGymnastics team wins first place at national competition

Study finds that peppermint oil boosts focus

Coffee shop roasts beans in small batchesThe World Bank provided funding to build new healthcare clinics in rural areas of a developing country

A tennis player won a tournament after coming back from a set down in the finalA museum hosted an exhibit of ancient Roman artifacts on loan from a museum in Rome

Researchers found that lack of exercise can lead to muscle loss of up to 5% per year in adults over 50The city banned single-use plastic bags in all retail stores

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• ·Local authorities announced a ban on single-use plastic bags in all retail stores starting next month
• ·A singer’s new album debuted at number one on global music charts
• ·Scientists studied how light pollution affects the migration of birds
• ·A construction company used recycled steel to build a new office building
• ·Local schools installed air purifiers in classrooms to reduce allergy symptoms
• ·A new mobile game was released quickly becoming the most downloaded app in over 60 countries
• ·A severe hailstorm damaged crops and vehicles in a farming community leading to significant losses
• ·A heavy sandstorm swept through the desert region reducing visibility to less than 500 meters
• ·A new study indicated that meditation can improve concentration and focus
• ·A new art gallery opened in the downtown area featuring contemporary art
• ·Doctors developed a new cream to treat psoriasis that has fewer side effects
• ·A study found that listening to upbeat music improves mood and energy levels
• ·A new fitness trend gained popularity among young people
• ·Researchers created a device that turns saltwater into clean drinking water using solar power
• ·A popular coffee chain announced it will phase out plastic cups entirely by the end of next year
• ·A city launched a program to help homeless people find temporary housing and job training