The national weather service issued a flood warning for rivers in the southern region

Study reveals that nuts reduce risk of type 2 diabetesCandle company supports reforestation with each sale

Ambulance service offers free first aid classes to community membersTV show wins best drama award at national entertainment awardsResearch finds that gardening improves mood in people with depression

Plant store offers tips for keeping houseplants alivePark officials close certain trails to protect nesting wildlife

Newsletter gives advice on preparing for winter storms

Scientists work with other countries to study global weather patternsResearchers found that playing the piano improves hand-eye coordination in children

The government announced plans to build 10,000 new affordable housing units next yearA popular social media app added a feature that lets users create and share short cooking videos

Doctors urged people to wear sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher even on cloudy daysThe local museum added interactive exhibits where visitors can touch and test historical tools

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• ·A bookstore started a monthly book club focused on contemporary fiction drawing 40+ members
• ·Researchers found that playing the piano improves hand-eye coordination in children
• ·A severe snowstorm hit the northern region, closing schools and highways and disrupting public transportation.
• ·A museum hosted a workshop on how to paint like a famous artist
• ·A coffee shop started using compostable cups for all its drinks
• ·A soccer team advanced to the knockout stage of the international tournament after winning two of their three group matches
• ·Chemists develop biodegradable packaging that breaks down in soil within six months
• ·A fashion brand collaborated with a celebrity
• ·The United Nations held a conference to discuss ways to protect endangered bird species
• ·A study found that spending time with grandchildren reduces depression in elderly adults
• ·Football team hires former national champion coach to lead next season’s roster
• ·The government launched a program to provide free legal aid to immigrant families
• ·Researchers calculated that recycling one ton of paper saves 17 trees and 7000 gallons of water
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage citizens to recycle more plastic and paper
• ·A community center offered free job training workshops for unemployed residents
• ·The city hosted a music festival with local bands and food trucks in the central park