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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• ·The city started a program to help homeless individuals find temporary shelter and jobs
• ·Teachers receive new software to create interactive digital lessons
• ·A tech startup released a device that monitors blood sugar levels without needles
• ·A large hotel brand announced it will eliminate single-use toiletries to minimize plastic waste
• ·A new study indicated that keeping pets can improve the mental health of the elderly
• ·A research team developed a new method to detect early-stage lung cancer using a simple blood test
• ·A café introduced a new seasonal drink made with locally harvested berries
• ·Research finds that drinking chamomile tea reduces anxiety levels in college students
• ·A tech company collaborated with a university to develop new AI technology
• ·Local farmers reported higher crop yields this season thanks to a new irrigation system
• ·Research finds that gardening improves mood in people with anxiety
• ·A famous athlete announced a charity foundation to support youth sports programs in low-income areas
• ·A global organization launched a campaign to end child labor aiming to help 14 million children by 2030
• ·A tech company announced it would release a new smartphone with a better camera and longer battery life
• ·Engineers built a prototype of a flying car which successfully completed its first test flight
• ·A global organization warned about a shortage of medical supplies in developing countries calling for more donations