The mayor announced a plan to add more crosswalks and pedestrian bridges downtown

The military announced it will host a public air show at its base next monthA blizzard hit the northeastern states dumping 2.5 feet of snow and closing airports

A software company announced it will allow employees to work from home indefinitelyLocal authorities opened a new food bank to provide meals for 5000 families monthlyThe Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to a novelist from a small African country

A fast-food chain added vegan menu items including burgers and fries to all locationsResearchers found that taking handwritten notes improves information retention better than typing

The mayor announced a plan to build 9000 affordable housing units over the next five years

A luxury hotel chain replaced all single-use plastics in rooms with eco-friendly alternativesResearch shows that walking barefoot on grass reduces stress hormones

Pet hospital offers preventive care plans for pets at discounted ratesCity hosts Fourth of July parade with floats from local organizations

Online retailer offers free shipping on all orders over $75Physicists study black holes to learn about the origins of the universe

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• ·A new podcast platform launched featuring exclusive content from award-winning journalists
• ·A study found that spending time with pets lowers stress hormones and improves mood in adults
• ·Community hosts cultural festival with music and food
• ·A severe flood hit a rural area destroying dozens of homes and forcing residents to seek temporary shelter
• ·A major film studio announced it will release 18 new movies next year including several sequels to popular franchises
• ·Hardware store offers DIY home repair workshops for beginners
• ·The government increased funding for mental health services in rural areas with few providers
• ·A city expanded its bike-sharing program to include 500 new electric bikes
• ·Sheriff’s department uses K9 units to search for missing persons
• ·A city banned single use plastic straws in restaurants and bars
• ·A hospital started a telemedicine program for patients in rural areas
• ·A major airline said it will add 20 new international routes next year to meet growing travel demand
• ·A tech startup released a new software tool that helps businesses manage remote teams more efficiently
• ·A hospital purchased new medical equipment to improve patient care
• ·Major electronics retailers announced early Black Friday sales starting in early November
• ·A new documentary about climate change won an award at an international film festival