A startup launched an app that helps users find local farmers markets and farm stands

The transportation agency announced plans to add 10 new subway stations to the city’s transit systemArchaeologists found a set of ancient pottery vessels believed to be 4000 years old in a desert cave

A major airline announced it would start offering direct flights to three new European citiesHealth officials issued a public warning about a recent outbreak of norovirus in local schoolsA city council voted to ban the use of gas-powered leaf blowers to reduce noise and air pollution

A study showed that playing classical music for plants helps them grow 15% faster than usualA famous singer released a new single that became the most-streamed song globally in 24 hours

The military sent helicopters to rescue stranded hikers after a sudden snowstorm in the mountains

A school district decided to add coding classes to the curriculum for students in grades 6 through 12A grocery store chain started selling meal kits with pre-portioned ingredients for healthy dinners

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 worldwide

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• ·A charity started a literacy program where volunteers read to children in low income neighborhoods
• ·A local theater hosted a children’s play that sold out all its shows
• ·Astronomers discovered a new moon orbiting a gas giant in the outer solar system
• ·A study showed that spending 20 minutes a day in sunlight improves vitamin D levels and mood
• ·A medical study found that drinking green tea daily can reduce the risk of certain types of cancer
• ·Cycling race attracts professional riders for 100 mile course through countryside
• ·The national weather service issued a tornado warning for midwestern states
• ·A famous author announced a new book that will be released next year after a 10-year hiatus
• ·A popular TV show was renewed for a fifth season, following high ratings and positive reviews from critics.
• ·Scientists discovered a new planet outside our solar system that may be capable of supporting life
• ·The government introduced new laws to protect old-growth forests from logging
• ·A team of historians found a diary written by a nurse during World War I
• ·Students won an international award for their science project
• ·Researchers studied the effects of social media on friendships among college students
• ·The national soccer team won their first match in the World Cup defeating a defending champion with a score of 2-1
• ·A cyclone caused widespread damage to homes and businesses in a coastal village