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 café offered free refills on coffee for customers who bring their own reusable cups
• ·Researchers found that eating one serving of leafy greens daily lowers the risk of stroke by 18%
• ·A tech giant announced it will launch a new streaming service competing with existing platforms by offering exclusive content
• ·Scientists used CRISPR technology to edit the genes of a crop to make it more resistant to pests
• ·A government program helped homeowners make their homes more energy efficient
• ·A hotel started offering staycation packages for local residents with discounts on rooms and amenities
• ·The stock market recovered after a short downturn
• ·Local residents protested against a proposed construction project that they say will destroy a protected forest area.
• ·A tornado touched down in a small town destroying several homes and a school
• ·A new report showed that the number of college graduates entering the tech industry has increased by 15% in the past year.
• ·The city council approved plans to renovate the old downtown theater into a multi-purpose venue
• ·A sports equipment store started selling eco friendly sports gear
• ·A fashion store started offering personal styling services to help customers find the perfect outfits
• ·A small business owner expanded their store to include a gift shop section with local products
• ·A fire at an old warehouse was contained before it spread to nearby residential buildings
• ·Oceanographers discover underwater hydrothermal vents with unique microbial life