A famous singer announced a world tour, with concerts scheduled in 30 countries over the next year.

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 2.3 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 8500 affordable housing units over the next four yearsA local artist painted portraits of community members to display in a local gallery

The government announced plans to build a new airport in a growing coastal cityResearchers studied how different types of exercise affect heart health in seniors

A popular streaming service added a new category for family-friendly moviesLocal police partnered with community groups to prevent gang violence

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• ·The government approved funding for a new high-speed internet network in rural areas
• ·A construction company finished building a new elementary school that can accommodate 500 students
• ·The government passed a law to ban the use of harmful pesticides in protected wildlife areas
• ·The national soccer league announced it will expand to include three new teams
• ·A social media platform banned certain types of content to promote safety
• ·Travel magazine lists top eco-friendly travel destinations
• ·Research finds that playing guitar improves fine motor skills in children
• ·A school started an environmental club that organizes recycling drives and tree plantings
• ·A restaurant chain announced it would eliminate single-use plastics from all its locations
• ·A bakery started supplying fresh bread to 10 local hotels and restaurants on a daily basis
• ·Astronomers observed a rare celestial event, as a comet passed close to Earth for the first time in 200 years.
• ·Research shows that yoga improves flexibility and reduces joint pain in seniors
• ·Electronics store offers trade in program for old phones and tablets
• ·The WHO launched a campaign to provide clean drinking water to 5 million people in rural areas
• ·Art museum acquires rare painting by 19th century artist for its permanent collection
• ·A new report showed college graduates entering tech increased by 15% in the past year