A cyclist broke the national record for the 50-kilometer race by 2 minutes

Opera house partners with local orchestra for production of modern operaResearch indicates that learning a musical instrument improves listening skills in toddlers

Toy company creates interactive puzzle sets that teach geography to kidsPark rangers offer guided bird watching tours at dawn during migration seasonPharmacy provides free flu shot clinics at senior centers and community halls

Fashion designer uses traditional weaving techniques from South America in new collectionStudy finds that remote work increases job satisfaction for 80 percent of employees

Firefighters rescue family from apartment fire caused by faulty electrical wiring

Coffee shop sources beans from women owned farms in EthiopiaResearch indicates that getting enough sleep improves creativity

Juice bar uses cold-press technology to make nutrient-rich juicesAnimal shelter partners with pet store to offer discounted adoption fees

Newspaper reports on growth of small businesses in downtown areaAstronomers discover new planet in habitable zone of nearby star

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• ·Study shows that using reusable containers reduces household waste
• ·The government invested in new technology to improve public services
• ·Dietitian recommends adding chia seeds to meals for omega 3 fatty acid intake
• ·Research finds that playing board games improves social skills in autistic children
• ·A construction company built a new middle school to accommodate a growing student population
• ·A farm began using hydroponics to grow vegetables indoors year-round
• ·Researchers found that gardening can be a therapeutic activity for people with anxiety
• ·A new report showed the number of home sales increased by 12% in the past six months
• ·A cyclist won the national championship after a 200-mile race through mountainous terrain
• ·A school started a theater program that put on a production of a classic play
• ·A gym offered online fitness classes
• ·Engineers designed a new type of wind turbine that can operate efficiently in low-wind conditions
• ·A grocery store started selling plant-based meat alternatives in its frozen food section
• ·Coast guard rescues five sailors from sinking boat during severe storm
• ·A sports team traded a star player to another team for two up and coming athletes
• ·A new study showed that social media use among teenagers has decreased by 11% in the past year with more time spent outdoors