The national hockey league started its new season with a special opening ceremony

A major food company announced it will reduce the amount of salt in its products by 20%Scientists discovered a new way to generate electricity from waste materials

The school board approved plans to build a new elementary school in a growing neighborhoodResearchers found that interacting with pets can reduce stress and anxiety in adultsThe government started a program to help small businesses set up online stores and sell products digitally

A tech startup launched an app that helps users manage their personal finances and save moneyDoctors urged people to get regular eye exams to detect vision problems and eye diseases early

The local museum hosted a lecture series with experts talking about various historical topics

A new study showed that air pollution can affect cognitive function in older adultsMarine biologists launch project to protect sea turtles from plastic pollution

School newsletter features student projects on environmental conservationChemists create all natural cleaning products safe for use around pets

Volleyball tournament attracts 30 college teams from across the countryStudy shows that drinking enough water improves athletic performance by 10 percent

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• ·Study finds that learning American Sign Language improves cognitive flexibility in kids
• ·A library started a storytime program for toddlers that meets twice a week
• ·Firefighters rescue family from house fire in early morning hours
• ·The government announced a new $450 million funding package to support small businesses hit by recent economic challenges
• ·A tech company announced it would release a new smartphone with a foldable screen next year
• ·A charity launched a program to teach seniors how to use video calls to stay in touch with family
• ·Fitness center adds new cardio equipment and weight training machines
• ·Study shows that owning a pet reduces loneliness in seniors
• ·A fast-food chain announced it will reduce the amount of sugar in its children’s meals
• ·A bakery won first place at a national food expo for its innovative vegan chocolate cake
• ·A strong hailstorm hit the midwestern states damaging crops and vehicles in rural areas
• ·Scientists developed a new method to convert plastic waste into biodegradable materials
• ·Bakery gains viral attention for matcha-flavored sourdough bread
• ·Researchers found that exercise can improve mental health in people with depression
• ·A community organized a cultural exchange day where residents shared food and traditions from their heritage
• ·A new law was passed to increase the minimum wage by 12% aiming to improve living standards for low-income workers