Teachers are receiving training to use new teaching methods in the classroom

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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• ·The postal service announced it would hire 5000 temporary workers to handle holiday mail
• ·A national park announced it will extend its hours during the summer months
• ·A local theater hosted a comedy night featuring 5 local comedians, selling out the venue
• ·A tech company announced it will partner with a nonprofit to provide tech training to unemployed individuals
• ·A thunderstorm knocked down trees and power lines in several residential neighborhoods
• ·A local school district announced it will provide free meals to all students next year regardless of family income
• ·A city launched a bike safety program for kids with free helmets and lessons
• ·Local businesses partnered to host a street festival celebrating local culture
• ·Study finds that listening to nature sounds reduces stress during work meetings
• ·A study revealed children who read 30 minutes daily have better language skills than non-readers
• ·The country’s export of electronic goods increased by 20 percent in the last quarter
• ·Biologists track movement of polar bears using satellite technology
• ·A local community center launched a program to help elderly residents learn how to use digital devices and stay connected.
• ·A community organized a charity run that had 300 participants and raised $12,000 for cancer research
• ·A study revealed that cat owners have lower levels of stress and anxiety than non-pet owners
• ·The national space agency shared new data about the surface of Mars collected by a rover