A major sports league changed its schedule to reduce the number of games played on weekends

Community hosts festival with food music and craft vendorsRadio station holds fundraiser to help homeless veterans

Engineers create water filter that removes 99 percent of contaminantsWrestling team wins state championship for fifth year in a rowStudy shows that audiobooks help people with reading difficulties

Toy store hosts craft day for kids to make their own toysPostal service hires extra workers for holiday package delivery

Movie theater offers discounted tickets for families on weekends

Research indicates that gratitude practices reduce symptoms of depressionA hotel started offering "pet-friendly rooms" with beds and toys for guests’ animals

A musician recorded a song for a movie soundtrack that was nominated for a regional awardA construction company used recycled materials to build a new shopping center, reducing waste by 40%

A study showed that drinking green tea daily can improve memory and focusA small business owner started selling handmade candles with natural scents, featured in a lifestyle blog

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• ·A school district introduced a new lunch program offering more plant-based meal options
• ·A hot air balloon made an emergency landing in a park with all passengers escaping unharmed
• ·A study found that regular meditation can lower blood pressure by an average of 5 mmHg in adults with hypertension.
• ·A new survey found that 80% of employees value work-life balance more than a high salary.
• ·Research finds that outdoor play reduces screen time for kids
• ·Travel magazine lists top 10 hidden gem destinations for travelers
• ·Doctors recommended that people practice good hand hygiene to prevent the spread of illness
• ·A small plane made an emergency landing on a highway with no injuries reported
• ·A gym added new fitness classes including yoga and kickboxing
• ·Marine biologists found that coral reefs are recovering in areas with strict protection measures
• ·The city introduced a new parking system that uses sensors to guide drivers to available spots
• ·A fashion brand collaborated with a celebrity
• ·An automaker unveiled an electric SUV with a range of 450 miles and fast-charging capability
• ·Local schools reported a 93% attendance rate this year up from 86% the previous year
• ·Researchers found that walking in nature can boost the immune system by increasing white blood cells
• ·Local residents protested against a proposed construction project that they say will destroy a protected forest