The government announced a $400 million initiative to upgrade rural internet infrastructure

The government released data showing a 3.2% increase in household incomeA supermarket chain started donating unsold produce to local food banks daily

A study found that storytelling can improve listening skills in young childrenThe military sent helicopters to deliver supplies to communities cut off by snowstormsA snowstorm in the northeast canceled over 800 flights and closed public transit

A tech company announced it will hire 1500 new employees for its AI research divisionLocal authorities started a recycling program for batteries and electronic waste

The Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying global poverty

A fast-food chain announced it will remove artificial colors from all menu itemsA city started a composting program for restaurants to turn food waste into fertilizer

A snowstorm in the northeast dumped three feet of snow closing schools and government offices for two daysA study showed that learning a musical instrument improves memory and brain function in kids

The government passed a law to protect consumers from high fees charged by banks and credit card companiesA museum hosted a night event with live music art displays and food trucks

(责任编辑：上海市)

• ·Researchers published a study showing that daily walking improves joint health in middle-aged adults
• ·A film director announced plans to adapt a famous novel into a movie
• ·A popular TV show was renewed for a sixth season following high ratings and positive reviews from critics
• ·A pet rescue organization started a pet food bank for low-income pet owners
• ·Newspaper reports on growth of remote work in tech industry
• ·Archaeologists unearth ancient pottery fragments at site near historic village
• ·A study revealed that drinking chamomile tea before bed can help people sleep longer and better
• ·An oil company announced it will build a new carbon capture facility at its refinery
• ·A local café partnered with a nearby school to provide free coffee to teachers during the week
• ·The government provided support to families struggling with rising living costs
• ·Scientists developed a way to recycle plastic into building materials
• ·Wrestling team wins state championship for fourth year in a row
• ·Magazine features article on top travel destinations for next year
• ·A taxi company added a wheelchair-accessible filter to its app for easier booking
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of sea slug that can photosynthesize like plants
• ·The World Bank provided funding to improve sanitation systems in rural villages in Asia