A hospital started offering virtual doctor visits for non-emergency medical issues

A study found that reading aloud to young children improves their language developmentThe military sent troops to assist in disaster relief after a hurricane hit the east coast

A snowstorm in the northern states canceled over 600 flights and closed government officesA tech company announced it will open a new headquarters creating 2500 new jobsLocal authorities launched a recycling program for electronic waste like old phones and laptops

The Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying income inequalityA fast-food chain announced it will reduce sugar in children’s meals by 50%

Researchers found that gardening can reduce symptoms of depression by 35%

The mayor announced a plan to add more benches and public restrooms in city parksArt gallery showcases works by emerging local artists

Research shows that stretching before exercise prevents muscle strainsElectronics store offers back-to-school discounts on laptops and printers

Wildlife sanctuary releases rehabilitated birds of prey into wildLifestyle magazine shares tips for reducing household waste

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• ·The national currency strengthened against the dollar by 1.5% following positive trade balance data
• ·Plant store offers workshops on indoor gardening for apartment dwellers
• ·A university offered a new online course on renewable energy that enrolled 1,200 students worldwide
• ·The foreign minister traveled to Asia to negotiate a new free trade agreement with several Southeast Asian nations
• ·Weather service issues warning for heavy rain in coastal areas
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new swimming pool in the suburbs
• ·Scientists developed a new type of fabric that repels stains without harmful chemicals
• ·An airline announced it would add more legroom to its economy class seats starting next year
• ·A tech company partnered with a school district to provide free laptops to low-income students
• ·A tech firm announced it will open a new research lab focused on developing quantum computing
• ·A research team developed a new vaccine for a common animal disease
• ·The school board approved the construction of a new elementary school
• ·A coffee roaster began selling small-batch, single-origin coffee beans sourced from family-owned farms
• ·A renowned artist opened an exhibition featuring 40 new abstract paintings at a city art gallery
• ·A new art museum opened in the city center featuring works by contemporary artists from around the world
• ·A popular streaming service added 100 new documentaries about environmental issues