Teachers are receiving training to use new teaching methods in the classroom

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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• ·Researchers calculated that using a reusable water bottle saves over 150 plastic bottles per year
• ·A university research team found that eating dark chocolate daily can lower blood pressure slightly
• ·The government announced a plan to plant 1 million trees over the next five years to combat deforestation
• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine for livestock
• ·Scientists found an effective way to clean up oil spills in the ocean
• ·A tech startup launched an app to help users track carbon footprints and make eco-friendly choices
• ·The space agency announced plans to study Mars for signs of past microbial life
• ·A study published in a top medical journal found daily exercise can boost mental health by reducing depression symptoms
• ·Fitness center adds new cardio equipment and weight training machines
• ·The government launched a program to provide free internet access to rural schools
• ·The country’s population grew by 1 percent in the last year
• ·Researchers discovered that eating dark chocolate daily may improve brain function in adults
• ·A hotel chain offered free stays to healthcare workers during the holiday season
• ·Researchers found that drinking chamomile tea regularly can reduce anxiety levels in adults
• ·The railway service announced it would upgrade its ticketing system to allow mobile check-in
• ·Research shows that laughter therapy reduces chronic pain in elderly patients