Local police launched a new program to educate teens about the dangers of distracted driving

A grocery store chain started selling pre-made healthy meal kits for busy familiesA study found that listening to classical music can lower blood pressure in hypertensive patients

The military announced it will host a public air show at its base next monthA blizzard hit the northeastern states dumping 2.5 feet of snow and closing airportsA software company announced it will allow employees to work from home indefinitely

Local authorities opened a new food bank to provide meals for 5000 families monthlyThe Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to a novelist from a small African country

A fast-food chain added vegan menu items including burgers and fries to all locations

Researchers found that taking handwritten notes improves information retention better than typingResearch finds that outdoor play reduces screen time for kids by 2 hours daily

Car dealership offers test drives and information sessions on electric vehiclesCommunity hosts cultural festival featuring traditional music dance and food

Radio station holds fundraiser to support local homeless shelterEngineers create portable water purification system for use in disaster zones

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• ·A construction company won a contract to renovate a historic theater in the downtown area
• ·A bookstore started a book club for parents and kids that focuses on children’s literature
• ·A tech company announced it will lay off 1400 employees as part of a restructuring plan to focus on core products
• ·The government passed a law to ban the sale of flavored e-cigarettes to minors
• ·A software company released a new game app that was downloaded 100,000 times in its first week
• ·A popular coffee chain announced it will open 15 new locations in small cities this year
• ·Scientists found evidence that climate change is affecting the migration patterns of birds
• ·Fire department donates old equipment to volunteer groups in rural areas
• ·A cyclist won the national championship after a 200-mile race through mountainous terrain
• ·A small business owner started a podcast about small business ownership that gained 5,000 listeners
• ·Newspaper reports on success of local farmers market in supporting small farms
• ·A tech company announced it will open a new headquarters creating 2000 new jobs
• ·The city council approved funding for a new public transportation project
• ·A taxi company updated its app to allow customers to split fares with friends and family
• ·International teams are working together to address climate change
• ·The government announced plans to increase military spending by 5% next year to enhance defense capabilities