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Study shows that audiobooks help people with reading difficultiesToy store hosts craft day for kids to make their own toys

Postal service hires extra workers for holiday package deliveryMovie theater offers discounted tickets for families on weekendsResearch indicates that gratitude practices reduce symptoms of depression

Hardware store offers classes on woodworking for beginnersCoast guard rescues boaters stranded in stormy waters

Newspaper profiles local musician who gained national fame

Biologists create new pesticide that is safe for beesA fashion store started selling vintage-inspired dresses for young adults

A library started offering "book rentals by mail" for homebound patronsA farm started selling "honey sticks" as a healthy snack for kids at local schools

A fire department taught residents how to use fire extinguishers in a hands-on workshopA software company launched a fitness app that tracks workouts and meal plans

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• ·A tech company released a new laptop that is thinner lighter and faster than previous models
• ·A study showed that eating nuts daily can improve heart health and reduce cholesterol
• ·A community organized a charity run that raised $12,000 for a local children’s hospital
• ·Researchers discovered a new species of frog in the Amazon rainforest
• ·Scientists observed a rare comet passing close to Earth
• ·A cyclone in the Pacific caused widespread damage to coastal villages
• ·Newspaper covers story of local farmer who grows heirloom vegetables for restaurants
• ·A construction company used solar power for equipment
• ·A study found nuts reduce cholesterol
• ·Engineers developed a new type of solar panel that is more efficient than previous models
• ·Scientists developed a rapid test for a common childhood illness that takes 5 minutes
• ·A study found that eating a handful of almonds daily can lower cholesterol levels
• ·A hotel started offering early check-in for guests who arrive before the standard check-in time
• ·A farm installed a wind turbine to power its operations and reduce energy costs
• ·A taxi company updated its app to allow customers to schedule rides up to 7 days in advance
• ·Local farmers market introduces weekly workshops on organic gardening techniques