The weather service warned of dangerous thunderstorms with high winds and lightning

Toy store hosts DIY craft day where kids make their own stuffed animalsPostal service adds extra delivery days during holiday season to handle packages

Movie theater offers family friendly matinees with reduced ticket pricesResearch indicates that gratitude journaling reduces stress hormones in adultsHardware store offers classes on basic plumbing and electrical repairs

Coast 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 bees

Gymnastics team wins first place at national competitionA popular fashion brand announced plans to recycle old clothing into new products

Doctors developed a new vaccine for a disease that affects children in developing countriesThe local community center hosted a job fair for residents looking for work

A new study showed that getting enough sleep can improve academic performance in studentsThe city implemented a new parking system to make finding parking easier downtown

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• ·Researchers found that lack of sleep can increase the risk of heart disease by 40%
• ·A museum displayed a collection of famous paintings on loan from a museum in Europe
• ·The city council banned the use of single-use plastic utensils in all restaurants
• ·Researchers developed a new method to clean up oil spills
• ·The federal reserve announced it will keep interest rates unchanged for the next quarter, citing stable inflation levels.
• ·A school district added more foreign language courses, including Mandarin and Spanish
• ·The national library made a collection of historical newspapers available online for free
• ·A study published in a medical journal found that drinking green tea regularly can improve skin health by reducing inflammation.
• ·Electronics store offers trade in program for old phones and tablets
• ·A study revealed that dog owners have lower stress levels than non-dog owners
• ·Researchers calculated that recycling one ton of aluminum saves 14000 kilowatt-hours of energy
• ·An airline announced it will offer free checked bags for passengers traveling with children
• ·A celebrity chef published a cookbook with recipes for quick and healthy meals
• ·A new study showed that air pollution can affect cognitive function in older adults
• ·A new highway opened connecting two major cities reducing travel time by 45 minutes
• ·A popular online retailer launched a new line of eco-friendly products