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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• ·The transportation ministry added more security personnel to public transit stations to improve safety
• ·Doctors recommended frequent handwashing to prevent the spread of diseases
• ·A popular author announced they will release two books next year one fiction and one non-fiction
• ·A local school held a science fair with students presenting projects on renewable energy and space exploration
• ·A new report showed that the number of endangered species has decreased by 13.5% over the past five years thanks to conservation
• ·The local theater put on a special performance to raise money for a children’s hospital
• ·Study finds that learning a second language improves memory in adults
• ·A team of engineers upgraded the city’s water system
• ·An energy company announced it will phase out coal power plants by 2035
• ·A government agency updated its tax filing website to make it more user friendly
• ·A restaurant introduced a weekend brunch menu with vegan pancakes and avocado toast
• ·Wrestling team wins state championship for fourth year in a row
• ·A pet rescue organization started a foster-to-adopt program to help animals find permanent homes
• ·A tech company released a new productivity app that helps users block distracting websites
• ·A farm installed a new irrigation system that uses rainwater
• ·A tech company released an app that helps users track their carbon footprint and reduce waste