The transportation agency announced plans to add 10 new subway stations to the city’s transit system

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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• ·Research finds that playing guitar improves fine motor skills in children
• ·A severe snowstorm hit the northern region closing schools and highways and disrupting public transportation
• ·A school district started a mentorship program where teachers mentor new educators
• ·A community garden donated 200 pounds of zucchini to a local soup kitchen
• ·Scientists have discovered a new species of marine life living in the deep sea trenches
• ·The national tennis team qualified for the international tournament
• ·A new TV show became the most-watched program on its network within its first two weeks
• ·A grocery store started selling pre-cut fruit cups for on-the-go snacks
• ·A major hotel chain announced plans to open 35 new hotels in Asia over the next three years
• ·A university football team hired a new head coach with 10 years of experience in college athletics
• ·Researchers found that eating a handful of almonds daily can lower LDL cholesterol levels
• ·A retailer announced it would offer free shipping on all orders over $30 during its summer sale
• ·A museum offered free admission to students and teachers during the school year
• ·A large retail company said it will phase out single-use plastics in all its stores by the end of 2025
• ·Softball team wins regional tournament and qualifies for nationals
• ·A study revealed that dog owners are more likely to meet daily exercise goals