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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• ·Weather forecasters warned of possible flooding in coastal towns due to high tides
• ·A software company released a new game app that was downloaded 100,000 times in its first week
• ·Podcast interviews scientist about new space exploration discoveries
• ·A study revealed that eating nuts as a snack helps maintain healthy cholesterol levels
• ·A tech company released a new smartwatch that monitors heart rate and blood oxygen levels
• ·A fire department taught local businesses how to create fire evacuation plans
• ·A new report showed college graduates entering tech increased by 15% in the past year
• ·Ambulance service trains local residents in CPR and first aid
• ·A bakery started making custom wedding cakes with hand-piped designs that gained social media attention
• ·A city council approved funding to repair and repave potholed roads in residential areas
• ·A charity organized a clothing drive to collect winter coats for homeless individuals
• ·A hospital purchased a new MRI machine to improve diagnostic capabilities
• ·Skateboard competition features professional riders competing for cash prizes
• ·A study found that listening to music while working increases productivity by up to 20% in some people
• ·A community center organized a craft fair where local artisans sold handmade goods
• ·Wildlife sanctuary releases rehabilitated birds of prey into wild