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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• ·City council votes to ban plastic bags in all retail stores starting next year
• ·Researchers discovered that a certain type of seaweed can be used to make biodegradable packaging
• ·An airline announced it would add more movies TV shows and games to its in-flight entertainment
• ·A tropical storm formed in the Atlantic prompting coastal evacuation warnings
• ·A bakery began selling its products at a local farmers market which doubled its weekly revenue
• ·Chemists create new cleaning product that is safe for the environment
• ·A major car manufacturer announced it will stop producing gasoline-powered cars by 2032 focusing on electric vehicles
• ·Lifeguards teach water safety classes at community swimming pool
• ·Scientists work with other countries to study global weather patterns
• ·Coast guard seizes illegal cargo of endangered sea turtles off southern coast
• ·The country’s unemployment rate held steady at 3.8% in October
• ·The local museum added new hands-on exhibits for children to learn about science
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new skate park in a suburban neighborhood
• ·A bookstore hosted a poetry night where local poets read their work to an audience
• ·Experts warned about the increasing risk of wildfires in dry regions this summer
• ·Scientists observed changes in bird diets due to climate change