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 A study found that getting enough exercise can improve memory and cognitive function in older adults. 
A local theater company performed a musical adaptation of a classic children’s bookThe government announced plans to upgrade broadband internet access in rural areas 
  
A tech company unveiled a new augmented reality tool for classroom learningWeather experts predicted that this year’s hurricane season will have 12 named stormsA team of historians found a diary written by a nurse during World War I 
  
Local police increased security at sports stadiums after a series of minor incidentsA new restaurant specializing in Korean BBQ opened to long waiting lists 
  
The country’s inflation rate dropped to 1.5% due to lower energy costs 
A charity launched a program to teach seniors how to video chat with family membersA charity collected 2,000 winter coats to distribute to homeless individuals and low-income families 
A study found that athletes who get 8-9 hours of sleep per night perform 15% better in competitionsA sports equipment store sponsored a youth soccer league, covering the cost of uniforms and equipment 
A local newspaper expanded its neighborhood coverage, adding 10 new community correspondentsA bakery won a national award for its custom wedding cakes, known for intricate sugar flower designs  |