Opera house stages new production of "La Traviata" with modern costumes

A tech company released a new tablet with a detachable keyboard for work and entertainmentA river in the midwest overflowed its banks causing damage to homes and farmland

A study found that listening to upbeat music improves mood and energy levelsThe government passed a law to ban the sale of flavored e-cigarettes to minorsA museum offered free guided tours for school groups to teach kids about history

A local café started serving cold-brew coffee made with beans from a local roasterResearchers developed a new type of solar panel that can be integrated into building materials

The railway service announced it would offer discounted fares for passengers who book in advance

A new TV drama became a social media sensation with millions of viewers tweeting about itTrack and field athletes set personal bests at regional invitational meet

Study reveals that family dinners reduce childhood obesity ratesFlorist partners with local flower farms to provide fresh seasonal arrangements

Fire department installs free smoke detectors in homes of elderly residentsBook publisher announces new children’s book series about environmental conservation

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• ·A study found that playing video games can improve problem-solving skills
• ·The national ballet company performed for a global audience via live stream
• ·Doctors provided tips on how to stay healthy during the winter season
• ·A large retail company said it will phase out single-use plastics in all its stores by the end of 2025
• ·A large bookstore announced it will host monthly author readings and book signings
• ·A charity organization started a program to help homeless people find jobs
• ·Doctors successfully performed a rare surgery to treat a patient with a heart condition
• ·The government launched a program to help small businesses adopt digital technology
• ·A music award ceremony honored the top artists of the year
• ·A tech company donated money to support STEM education in schools
• ·Major coffee chain commits to using 100 percent ethically sourced beans by next year
• ·Study shows that family dinners improve communication between parents and teens
• ·A community center offered free computer classes for seniors to help them use smartphones and tablets
• ·A supermarket chain started donating unsold bread to local shelters daily
• ·Doctors developed a new Alzheimer’s treatment that slows the disease’s progression
• ·Scientists found a new planet that may have the conditions to support life