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 city installed more security cameras in parks to prevent vandalism and crime
• ·A popular fast-food chain added plant-based burger options to its permanent menu
• ·Researchers developed a new battery that is 50% smaller than current models
• ·Doctors successfully treated a patient with a rare genetic disorder using gene therapy
• ·Research shows that regular socializing reduces risk of dementia in seniors
• ·The government invested millions of dollars in improving public healthcare facilities
• ·The Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to a poet known for works on environmental themes
• ·A local artist painted a mural of famous historical figures on a school wall
• ·A fire department taught residents how to use fire extinguishers in a hands-on workshop
• ·Researchers developed a new feed for livestock that reduces methane emissions
• ·Biologists develop new method to protect honeybees from pesticides
• ·A team of veterinarians provided free spay and neuter services to low-income pet owners
• ·Archaeologists found ancient coins and pottery shards at a dig site dating back to the Roman Empire
• ·A city started a composting program for residents that turns food waste into garden fertilizer
• ·The country’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.5 percent the lowest in 20 years
• ·Pharmacy extends hours during flu season to accommodate more patients