A major sports league changed its rules to reduce the number of concussions among players

Movie theater offers family friendly matinees with reduced ticket pricesResearch indicates that gratitude journaling reduces stress hormones in adults

Hardware store offers classes on basic plumbing and electrical repairsCoast guard rescues boaters caught in storm off northern coastNewspaper profiles local musician who won national music award

Biologists develop new pesticide that targets pests without harming beesGymnastics team wins first place at national competition

Study finds that peppermint essential oil improves focus and concentration

Coffee shop roasts coffee beans in small batches for freshnessA popular social media platform introduced new privacy settings for users

Doctors discovered a new treatment for arthritis that reduces pain and inflammationThe local community organized a festival to celebrate the area’s cultural heritage

A new study showed that exercise can help improve immune system functionThe city hosted an art fair featuring works by local artists

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• ·A government program helped first time homebuyers with down payment assistance
• ·Volunteers helped rebuild homes destroyed by a natural disaster
• ·A coffee shop partnered with a local bakery to sell pastries
• ·A famous actor signed on to star in a new TV series based on a best-selling novel
• ·Researchers found that eating dark chocolate in moderation can have health benefits
• ·A study showed that learning a musical instrument improves memory and brain function in kids
• ·Local police seized over $1 million worth of illegal drugs during a raid on a suspected drug trafficking ring.
• ·The government announced a grant program to help small farmers adopt organic farming methods
• ·The stock market received a boost from positive news about a new trade agreement
• ·A new high-speed train service was launched reducing travel time between two major cities from 3.6 hours to 1.25 hours
• ·A major food company recalled a batch of canned soup due to a possible contamination issue
• ·A major tech company unveiled a foldable tablet that transforms into a laptop with a detachable keyboard
• ·A pet groomer opened a new salon that offers spa treatments for dogs and cats
• ·The national tennis team won an international tournament
• ·A new study showed that social media use among teenagers has decreased by 9% in the past year with more time spent outdoors
• ·A study found that socializing with friends at least once a week improves mental well-being in older adults