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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• ·A global summit on public health concluded with a plan to improve access to vaccines in developing countries
• ·A supermarket chain started donating unsold produce to local food banks daily
• ·Oceanographers discover underwater hydrothermal vents with unique microbial life
• ·Study links lack of green spaces to increased stress levels in urban areas
• ·A thunderstorm caused power outages for 30000 residents in the central region
• ·A new mobile game released became the most downloaded app in over 50 countries
• ·A podcast about science and technology reached 1 million monthly listeners after one year of production
• ·Tennis tournament attracts top ranked players from around the world to local courts
• ·A city council voted to convert a vacant lot into a community garden for local residents
• ·A famous singer announced a residency at a Las Vegas venue with 50 shows scheduled
• ·Toy company releases educational games that teach coding to young children
• ·A new study showed that exercise can improve mood and energy levels
• ·A government program provided training for workers in high demand fields
• ·A city added more public parking spaces in the downtown area
• ·A new report showed that the number of college graduates entering the tech industry has increased by 18% in the past year
• ·A team of engineers designed a new wind turbine that is quieter and more efficient