A taxi company updated its fleet with hybrid vehicles that reduce fuel consumption by 25%

Sheriff’s department increases patrols in residential neighborhoodsTheater hosts special screening of classic movie with live music

Research finds that learning to play an instrument improves hand eye coordinationCamping store expands selection of gear for outdoor adventuresMarine biologists work to protect coral reefs from pollution

Newsletter highlights achievements of local students and teachersChemists create new cleaning product that is safe for the environment

Volleyball tournament attracts teams from 20 colleges and universities

Study reveals that drinking enough water improves skin healthA museum hosted a workshop on how to paint landscapes like a famous 19th-century artist

A local bakery won first place at a national baking competition for its blueberry pieEngineers completed a new bridge that connects two cities, reducing travel time by 40 minutes

The postal service announced it would hire 6000 temporary workers to handle holiday mailA celebrity chef opened a cooking school where students learn to make gourmet meals

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• ·Researchers found that chronic stress can weaken the immune system and cause illness
• ·Researchers studied the effects of social isolation on mental health
• ·Newspaper profiles local musician who signed with major record label
• ·The police department added more patrol officers in busy areas on weekends
• ·An oil company announced it would cut its carbon emissions by 30% over the next decade
• ·The city council approved a plan to plant more trees in urban areas
• ·Photography exhibit showcasing wildlife conservation efforts opens at science museum
• ·The government passed a law to protect consumers from high credit card fees
• ·Cross country team sets new school record at state championship meet
• ·A study showed that online learning can be just as effective as in-person classes for some subjects
• ·A tech company released a language-learning app that uses gamification to make learning fun
• ·A fashion store donated unsold clothing to a nonprofit that helps homeless individuals
• ·The city council voted to add more bus routes to connect suburban areas to downtown
• ·The national rugby team announced a new captain for the upcoming season
• ·A severe storm hit the eastern coast causing widespread power outages and forcing coastal residents to evacuate
• ·Weather forecasters warned of a possible hurricane approaching the coast