The transportation agency announced plans to add 10 new subway stations to the city’s transit system

A study found that listening to nature sounds can lower stress hormones in the human bodyThe military announced it will host a public open house at its base next month

A blizzard hit the northeastern states dumping 2 feet of snow and closing major highwaysA software company announced it will allow employees to work from any location worldwideLocal authorities opened a new food bank to provide meals for families struggling with food insecurity

The Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to a novelist from a small European countryA fast-food chain added vegan chicken nuggets and burgers to its permanent menu

Researchers found that students who take notes by hand retain information better than those who type

The mayor announced a plan to build 8000 affordable housing units over the next four yearsThe government announced plans to repair aging bridges in urban and rural areas

A tech company unveiled a virtual reality headset for use in schools and museumsWeather experts predicted that this year’s hurricane season will have fewer storms than average

A team of historians found a diary written by a soldier from the Civil WarLocal police increased security at shopping malls during the holiday shopping season

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• ·A gym offered family memberships at a discounted rate
• ·The government passed a law that requires food labels to list added sugars clearly
• ·A study revealed that social media use can affect self-esteem in young adults
• ·Local residents voted in favor of a new tax to fund public school improvements including classrooms and technology
• ·A university research team found that daily stretching can reduce back pain by 25% in office workers
• ·A fire department taught residents how to use fire extinguishers in a hands-on workshop
• ·A popular coffee chain announced plans to open stores in Europe
• ·A severe drought in the western region has led to water restrictions with residents asked to limit water usage
• ·The police department launched a new app that allows users to report suspicious activity anonymously
• ·The local zoo announced the arrival of a new animal from another country
• ·A bakery used locally sourced ingredients to make its products
• ·A local school won a national award for its innovative environmental education program
• ·Retailers introduced a new contactless payment system to speed up checkout times
• ·Researchers found that reading to young children helps develop language skills
• ·The government launched a program to provide free internet access to low-income households
• ·A famous writer gave a lecture at the local university