A bookstore hosted a poetry night where local poets read their work to an audience

A supermarket chain started a program to sell “ugly” fruits and vegetables at a discounted priceA study found that reading aloud to young children helps develop their literacy skills

The military sent troops to assist in disaster relief efforts after a hurricane hit the coastA snowstorm in the northern states canceled over 500 flights and closed government officesA tech company announced it will open a new headquarters creating 2000 new jobs

Local authorities launched a new recycling program for electronic waste like old phones and computersThe Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying labor market inequality

A fast-food chain announced it will reduce the amount of sugar in its children’s meals

Researchers found that gardening can improve mental health and reduce symptoms of depressionA zoo opened a new exhibit featuring pandas from China

Researchers studied the impact of air pollution on lung health in childrenLocal police solved a 10-year-old cold case using new DNA technology

A popular coffee chain introduced a new seasonal drink made with pumpkin spiceThe city council approved plans to build a new swimming pool in the suburbs

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• ·A fast-food chain added plant-based fish sandwiches to all its locations nationwide
• ·Researchers developed a new method to produce clean drinking water from saltwater
• ·A restaurant added a kids eat free night on Mondays to attract family customers
• ·The mayor announced a plan to add more crosswalks and pedestrian signals downtown
• ·A sports league changed its overtime rules to reduce the risk of player injuries
• ·Weather forecasters warned of severe storms expected to hit the coastal areas
• ·Researchers found that early childhood education has long term benefits for academic success
• ·The government provided drought relief to farmers with crop losses
• ·Police department uses body cameras to increase accountability
• ·Study reveals that family game nights improve communication between children and parents
• ·A study showed that walking 30 minutes a day can lower the risk of type 2 diabetes
• ·Plant nursery sells native plants that support local pollinators
• ·A large-scale wildfire in the western region was contained after five days of efforts by hundreds of firefighters.
• ·Local police introduced a new app for residents to report non-emergency incidents
• ·The national basketball team qualified for the Olympics after winning the regional championship
• ·A local bookstore started a program to read to children at a local daycare