A local library opened a new digital section offering free e-books audiobooks and online databases

Tennis tournament attracts top-ranked players from 18 countriesStudy shows that gardening increases physical activity in older adults

Bakery introduces gluten-free croissants made with almond flourPolice department launches campaign against distracted drivingOpera house stages new production of "La Traviata" with modern costumes

Research indicates that early music lessons improve language skills in toddlersToy company releases interactive robot that teaches coding to kids

Park rangers offer guided hikes to teach visitors about native plants

Pharmacy offers free delivery of prescription medications for homebound patientsScientists developed a rapid test for a viral infection that provides results in 10 minutes

A retailer announced it would offer 30% off all products during its annual Black Friday saleA severe dust storm reduced visibility to zero closing highways in the Great Plains

A study revealed that students who take notes by hand retain information better than those who typeThe government passed regulations to limit air pollution from factory emissions

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• ·Scientists developed a new way to grow tomatoes in space for long-duration missions
• ·The national basketball league announced changes to its playoff format
• ·A small business owner launched an online store selling handmade wooden home decor
• ·Researchers found that reading to babies helps develop their listening skills
• ·A severe thunderstorm caused power outages for 65000 residents in the eastern region
• ·A large retail company announced it will open its first store in Europe next year expanding its global presence
• ·Local residents protested against a proposed construction project that they say will destroy a protected forest
• ·A city started a bike-sharing program
• ·The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to researchers studying genetic editing
• ·A bookstore hosted a poetry reading event featuring local and national poets
• ·A major hotel chain announced plans to open 38 new hotels in Asia over the next three years
• ·A study found that children who play team sports develop better communication skills
• ·Scientists created a new method to clean up oil spills using naturally occurring bacteria
• ·The stock market closed higher after a week of steady growth
• ·Ambulance service adds new stations in underserved rural areas
• ·A bakery started delivering fresh pastries to local hotels and cafes every morning