Weather forecasters warned of a cold snap that will bring freezing temperatures to the northern states

A major airline announced it will offer direct flights to a popular vacation destination year-roundResearchers found that certain types of mushrooms can remove heavy metals from contaminated soil

The school board voted to extend the school day by 30 minutes to add more extracurricular activitiesA popular social media platform launched a new feature to help users detect fake newsThe fire department rescued a family of five from a house fire in the early morning hours

Scientists discovered that spending too much time sitting increases the risk of heart diseaseThe city hosted a global summit on renewable energy attended by world leaders

A new study indicated that reading aloud to young children helps develop their listening skills

Local farmers markets started accepting digital payments to make transactions easier for customersA university research team made progress in developing a vaccine for a rare viral disease

A bookstore hosted a children’s storytime session every Saturday morningA city council approved funding to repair and repave potholed roads in residential areas

A fashion brand started a recycling program where customers can return old clothes to be repurposedA hospital purchased a new MRI machine to improve diagnostic capabilities

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• ·A musician released a new album that was reviewed positively by a national music magazine
• ·Local restaurants partnered with food delivery services to offer contactless delivery options
• ·Astronomers discover new planet in habitable zone of nearby star
• ·The police department added more patrol officers in busy areas on weekends
• ·Motorcycle club organizes ride to raise money for veterans’ organizations
• ·A new study showed that 72% of employees feel more productive with a four-day workweek
• ·Local schools installed air purifiers in classrooms to reduce allergy symptoms
• ·A study found that eating breakfast every day improves academic performance in high school students
• ·A local school held a science fair with students presenting projects on topics like renewable energy and space exploration
• ·A local theater showed classic movies every Friday night during the summer
• ·The public transit system added 50 new buses to reduce overcrowding during peak hours
• ·A city added more public trash cans in downtown areas to reduce littering
• ·Local farmers markets started accepting digital payments to make transactions easier for customers
• ·A school started a debate club that won a regional competition and qualified for the national tournament
• ·A tech company collaborated with a university to conduct research
• ·Bakery debuts new line of sourdough breads made with heirloom wheat