A popular online retailer offered free two-day shipping on all orders during its annual sale

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 550 flights and closed government officesA tech company announced it will open a new headquarters creating 2200 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 depressionThe city council voted to extend public transit hours on weekdays

Researchers studied the effects of social media on mental health in teenagersA popular fashion brand announced a collaboration with a famous designer

The national hockey league started its new season with a special opening ceremonyA tech company released a software update to fix security issues

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• ·The city council approved plans to build a new swimming pool in the suburbs
• ·A university announced it will offer free tuition to students from families with incomes below $50,000
• ·A hospital started a support group for families of patients with Alzheimer’s disease
• ·A tech company announced it would release a new smartphone with a better camera system
• ·Weather experts reported that this year’s rainfall levels are above average
• ·A major retail chain announced plans to open 50 new stores in small towns over the next two years
• ·A local history museum opened a new exhibition about the city’s role in the country’s independence movement
• ·Chemists develop new material that is both strong and biodegradable
• ·A charity taught seniors to use smartphones
• ·The government announced plans to upgrade public libraries with new computers and Wi-Fi
• ·A tech startup was named one of the most innovative companies in the country by a leading business magazine
• ·A sports stadium is being renovated to host next year’s championship
• ·A city launched a program to help homeless people find temporary housing and job training
• ·A tech company launched a new feature for its video conferencing tool that allows virtual backgrounds
• ·Chemists create new cleaning product that is safe for the environment
• ·The government passed a law to increase the minimum wage for tipped workers