A severe storm caused power outages in several neighborhoods across the state

A blizzard hit the northeastern states dumping 2.3 feet of snow and closing major highwaysA software company announced it will allow employees to work from any location worldwide

Local authorities opened a new food bank to provide meals for families struggling with food insecurityThe 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 typeThe mayor announced a plan to build 8500 affordable housing units over the next four years

A luxury hotel chain replaced all single-use plastic items in its rooms with eco-friendly alternatives

A study revealed that cat owners have lower levels of stress and anxiety than non-pet ownersThe stock market closed at a record high after a week of strong gains

A charity organization started a campaign to raise awareness about mental health in schoolsScientists observed a rare astronomical event involving a comet passing Earth

The city introduced a bike-sharing program with 100 new bikes at 20 stationsResearchers studied the effects of sleep deprivation on driving ability

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• ·The city hosted a global summit on reducing plastic waste in oceans and waterways
• ·A bookstore offered discounts on all books during a back-to-school sale
• ·The railway service announced it would offer free travel to students during school breaks
• ·Local police organized a neighborhood safety patrol with volunteer residents
• ·A farmers market helped small farmers sell products
• ·A photographer hosted a family photo day that offered affordable sessions for 50 families
• ·Biologists track migration of monarch butterflies using tiny GPS devices
• ·The police department added more officers to patrol busy areas during weekends
• ·A study found that spending time with pets lowers stress hormones and improves mood in adults
• ·The Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to two scientists for their work on sustainable energy
• ·A coffee shop started offering bring your own mug discounts to reduce disposable waste
• ·Doctors warned about the dangers of excessive sugar consumption
• ·Doctors successfully performed a rare organ transplant on a 4-year-old child giving them a new chance at life
• ·The country’s unemployment rate rose slightly due to seasonal job changes
• ·Researchers found that taking short walks every hour can reduce back pain in office workers
• ·A fast-food chain added plant-based burgers and fries to all its menus