A music award ceremony was held last night with a rising star taking home the top prize for Best New Artist

A city added more bike lanes to connect residential areas to downtownA charity raised $100,000 to build a new playground in a low income neighborhood

A research study showed that spending time in green spaces reduces stress levels in urban residentsA sports equipment store began selling used gear at discounted prices to make sports more accessibleA local newspaper launched a digital subscription service to expand its readership

A bakery introduced a new line of gluten free pastries made with alternative floursA construction project to build a new elementary school is ahead of schedule

A smartphone company announced a new model with a longer battery life and better camera

A farmers market added 10 new vendors selling handmade crafts and artisanal foodsScientists invented a new type of battery that can store energy for longer periods of time

The school district announced it will hire more counselors to support students’ mental healthA new study showed that excessive use of smartphones can cause eye strain and headaches

Local artists painted colorful murals on the walls of a community center to brighten the spaceThe government offered grants to businesses that develop new technologies for clean energy

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• ·A severe snowstorm hit the northern states, closing airports and schools, and leaving thousands of drivers stranded on highways.
• ·A major fashion brand announced it will use only sustainable materials in its clothing lines starting next year
• ·Research finds that playing a musical instrument improves hand eye coordination in kids
• ·Postal service hires extra staff for holiday package delivery
• ·Fitness center adds new cardio equipment and weight training machines
• ·Doctors urged people to wear sunscreen daily to reduce the risk of skin cancer
• ·TV network announces new reality show about small business owners
• ·A museum organized a night event with music and art installations to attract younger visitors
• ·A famous singer released a charity album to raise money for disaster relief efforts
• ·The government launched a program to help small businesses create online stores and sell products online
• ·A grocery store added a zero-waste section with bulk foods and package-free products
• ·A popular food festival returned after a two-year hiatus drawing over 50000 visitors on its first day
• ·A major snack company recalled a batch of chips due to possible salmonella contamination
• ·The president’s administration launched a task force to combat corruption in government agencies
• ·A global climate change summit concluded with 118 countries committing to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 53% by 2030
• ·A new report showed remote work increased by 40% since the decade began