A snowstorm in the northeast canceled over 800 flights and closed public transit

Doctors at a children’s hospital successfully performed a rare heart surgery on a 6-month-old infantThe country’s inflation rate dropped to 1.9% in August the lowest in two years

Environmental activists organized a beach cleanup event collecting 7 tons of plastic wasteA best-selling author announced their next novel will focus on environmental conservation effortsLocal schools added environmental science classes to their high school curriculum this semester

A large energy company invested $3.1 billion in solar panel projects across the southwestA hurricane warning was issued for eastern coastal areas as a storm approaches from the Atlantic

The World Health Organization launched a new campaign to raise awareness about mental health

A professional basketball player signed a five-year contract worth $210 million with a hometown teamArchaeologists found a set of ancient pottery vessels believed to be 4000 years old in a desert cave

A major airline announced it would start offering direct flights to three new European citiesHealth officials issued a public warning about a recent outbreak of norovirus in local schools

A city council voted to ban the use of gas-powered leaf blowers to reduce noise and air pollutionA study showed that playing classical music for plants helps them grow 15% faster than usual

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• ·A small business owner started selling handmade candles that were featured in a lifestyle magazine
• ·Astronomers spot new planet that could support life in distant solar system
• ·Swimming team sets three new state records at annual championship meet
• ·A museum acquired a valuable painting by a 19th-century artist for its permanent collection
• ·A popular pizza chain announced plans to open 40 new locations in midwestern states next year
• ·The public transit system added 40 new electric buses to its fleet to cut emissions
• ·Skateboard park hosts competition with prizes for best tricks
• ·TV network announces new crime drama series set in small town America
• ·A musician released a new album that topped the streaming charts within 48 hours of its release
• ·Study finds that essential oils like peppermint boost energy levels
• ·A construction company began work on a new hospital wing dedicated to mental health services
• ·A bakery used social media to promote its products and saw a 50% increase in online orders
• ·Coffee shop donates portion of sales to local animal shelter
• ·Researchers found that regular consumption of whole grains lowers the risk of heart disease by 25%
• ·A hospital purchased a new 3D imaging machine to improve the accuracy of medical diagnoses
• ·A hotel chain announced it will offer free stays to healthcare workers during holidays