A popular online retailer offered free two-day shipping on all orders during its annual sale

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 550 flights and closed government officesA tech company announced it will open a new headquarters creating 2200 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 depressionThe city council voted to extend public transit hours on weekdays

Researchers studied the effects of social media on mental health in teenagersA popular fashion brand announced a collaboration with a famous designer

The national hockey league started its new season with a special opening ceremonyA tech company released a software update to fix security issues

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• ·Researchers created a rapid test for a common respiratory virus that gives results in 10 minutes
• ·A famous athlete announced his retirement from professional sports
• ·A major bank launched a new mobile banking app with advanced security features to protect users’ financial data
• ·The city council voted to increase funding for science and math programs in public schools
• ·A local theater produced a musical that received positive reviews from critics
• ·Engineers built a new dam to provide flood control and hydroelectric power to a region
• ·A new café opened in the neighborhood serving organic coffee and homemade pastries
• ·A fashion store started a clothing swap program where customers trade old clothes for store credit
• ·A community garden started a seed library where residents can borrow and return seeds to grow their own plants
• ·The police department launched a campaign to raise awareness about cybercrime
• ·A city added more public benches in parks and downtown areas for pedestrians
• ·A popular coffee chain announced plans to open several new locations in the area
• ·A famous singer released a charity single to raise money for disaster relief efforts
• ·Medical researchers developed a new vaccine that protects against multiple flu strains
• ·The government announced plans to upgrade public libraries with new computers and Wi-Fi
• ·A high school robotics team won first place in a regional competition