A snowstorm in the northeast canceled over 800 flights and closed public transit

Doctors at a children’s hospital successfully performed a rare heart surgery on a 6-month-old infantThe country’s inflation rate dropped to 1.9% in August the lowest in two years

Environmental activists organized a beach cleanup event collecting 7 tons of plastic wasteA best-selling author announced their next novel will focus on environmental conservation effortsLocal schools added environmental science classes to their high school curriculum this semester

A large energy company invested $3.1 billion in solar panel projects across the southwestA hurricane warning was issued for eastern coastal areas as a storm approaches from the Atlantic

The World Health Organization launched a new campaign to raise awareness about mental health

A professional basketball player signed a five-year contract worth $210 million with a hometown teamArchaeologists 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 schools

A city council voted to ban the use of gas-powered leaf blowers to reduce noise and air pollutionA study showed that playing classical music for plants helps them grow 15% faster than usual

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• ·A grocery store started selling pre-cut fruits and vegetables to make healthy eating more convenient
• ·Researchers found that eating dark leafy greens improves eye health in children
• ·A city started planting trees along streets to provide shade and reduce air pollution
• ·A museum hosted an exhibit of ancient Roman artifacts on loan from a museum in Rome
• ·A new study showed that reading printed books improves comprehension better than digital devices
• ·Scientists identified a new gene that is related to human longevity
• ·A school started a debate club
• ·The government announced a tax cut for middle-income families to boost consumer spending
• ·Scientists identified a new species of orchid in the Amazon rainforest with unique purple blooms
• ·The city started a “no littering” campaign with fines for people who throw trash on streets
• ·High school students created an app that helps users track and reduce their carbon footprint
• ·Researchers calculated that using public transit instead of driving reduces carbon emissions by 45%
• ·Weather service issues tornado watch for midwestern states through Friday evening
• ·Researchers found that reading to young children helps develop their language skills
• ·Hot weather in the northeast led to record attendance at public pools and water parks
• ·A farm began using organic farming methods to grow its crops