The transportation agency announced plans to add 10 new subway stations to the city’s transit system

A study found that listening to nature sounds can lower stress hormones in the human bodyThe military announced it will host a public open house at its base next month

A blizzard hit the northeastern states dumping 2 feet of snow and closing major highwaysA software company announced it will allow employees to work from any location worldwideLocal authorities opened a new food bank to provide meals for families struggling with food insecurity

The 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 type

The mayor announced a plan to build 8000 affordable housing units over the next four yearsThe government announced plans to repair aging bridges in urban and rural areas

A tech company unveiled a virtual reality headset for use in schools and museumsWeather experts predicted that this year’s hurricane season will have fewer storms than average

A team of historians found a diary written by a soldier from the Civil WarLocal police increased security at shopping malls during the holiday shopping season

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• ·Local authorities announced a ban on single-use plastic bags in all retail stores starting next month
• ·Dance school holds winter recital with ballet and tap performances
• ·Scientists observed a rare astronomical phenomenon in the night sky
• ·A sports team donated tickets to charity
• ·A study showed that students who study in groups retain information better than those who study alone
• ·The city installed a new traffic light system to reduce congestion during rush hour
• ·A school district started a summer school program for students needing extra help in math and reading
• ·The national rugby team announced it will play an exhibition game to raise money for charity
• ·Engineers completed a new bridge that connects two cities reducing travel time by 45 minutes
• ·A historical society opened an exhibit featuring vintage toys from the 1950s and 1960s
• ·A study showed that practicing meditation for 15 minutes daily reduces anxiety levels by 22%
• ·Volleyball tournament attracts teams from 30 colleges
• ·Scientists found that a certain type of plant can be used to treat headaches and migraines
• ·Tennis tournament attracts top ranked players from around the world to local courts
• ·A study found drinking plenty of water improves concentration and productivity in office workers
• ·A car manufacturer launched its first fully electric SUV with a charging time of under 30 minutes