Researchers found that playing musical instruments can improve hand-eye coordination in kids

A local café offered free coffee to customers who bring their own reusable cupsEngineers designed a new type of window that keeps homes warm in winter and cool in summer

The postal service introduced a next-day delivery service for packages sent within the same stateA celebrity chef cooked a special meal for a charity event that raised $100000 for hunger reliefResearchers calculated that using public transit instead of driving reduces carbon emissions by 45%

A city started a composting program for restaurants to turn food waste into fertilizerA snowstorm in the northeast dumped three feet of snow closing schools and government offices for two days

A study showed that learning a musical instrument improves memory and brain function in kids

The government passed a law to protect consumers from high fees charged by banks and credit card companiesTheater shows classic movie with introduction by film historian

Research finds that playing piano improves memory in older adultsCamping store sells lightweight gear for backpackers

Marine biologists plant new coral to restore damaged reefsSchool newsletter shares student artwork and poetry

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• ·A coffee shop started offering plant-based milk options for all its drinks
• ·A local farmers’ market started online ordering and delivery
• ·A legendary singer announced a comeback tour after 15 years of retirement
• ·A study found that socializing with friends at least once a week improves mental well-being in older adults
• ·Scientists identified a new species of butterfly in the Amazon rainforest
• ·A team of engineers developed a new type of battery that can charge electric vehicles in 15 minutes, a breakthrough for the industry.
• ·A leading financial institution predicted that the country’s GDP will grow by 2.8% next year up from 2.1% this year
• ·The city introduced a new program to help homeless individuals find permanent housing
• ·Scientists identified a new gene that affects how the body processes carbohydrates
• ·A local café started serving craft beer and wine in the evening
• ·A major bank announced it will offer low-interest loans to small businesses owned by women and minorities
• ·A bookstore started a book club for teens focused on young adult fiction
• ·Coast guard conducts hurricane drills in preparation for storm season
• ·A city installed 15 new crosswalks with pedestrian-activated signals in busy commercial areas
• ·The city council voted to increase funding for public art projects around the city
• ·A study showed that learning a second language can improve brain function in older adults