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 major music festival was canceled due to safety concerns after a severe weather warning was issued
• ·A city council approved a new park
• ·A scientist published a study showing that urban green spaces can lower air pollution levels
• ·The city council approved a plan to expand the subway system
• ·A new report showed that the number of people working from home has increased by 45% since the start of the decade
• ·A famous singer released a new single that quickly topped music charts
• ·Park rangers teach visitors about wildlife conservation in national parks
• ·Clothing brand launches sustainable line made from recycled ocean plastic
• ·Research finds that gardening improves mental health in people with anxiety
• ·Skateboard competition awards $5,000 prize to best amateur rider
• ·Local firefighters responded to a chemical spill at a factory evacuating nearby residents as a precaution
• ·A team of engineers built a prototype of a flying car, which successfully completed its first test flight.
• ·A national forest announced it will hire 20 new firefighters for the upcoming wildfire season
• ·A local animal shelter organized an adoption event finding homes for over 75 dogs and cats
• ·A large-scale music festival will take place in the park next summer
• ·Cross country team sets new school record at state meet