An airline announced it would offer free checked bags for military personnel and their families

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 worldwide

Local authorities opened a new food bank to provide meals for families struggling with food insecurityThe 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 typeThe mayor announced a plan to build 8000 affordable housing units over the next four years

A luxury hotel chain replaced all single-use plastic items in its rooms with eco-friendly alternatives

A study revealed that cat owners have lower levels of stress and anxiety than non-pet ownersScientists developed a way to recycle plastic into clothing fibers

Local schools organized a fundraiser to support their school’s art programThe national ballet company performed a new show that sold out in days

A major airline announced plans to reduce carbon emissions by 40 percent by 2030The government introduced new laws to protect endangered plant species in national parks

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• ·Dance school holds winter recital with ballet and tap performances
• ·Government approves funding for new public park in urban neighborhood
• ·Researchers found that spending time in nature can reduce stress and anxiety
• ·Students won an international award for their science project
• ·International team of scientists discovers a new species of marine life
• ·A survey found that 70% of consumers plan to shop online during the upcoming holiday season
• ·Train company adds weekend service to popular tourist destinations
• ·Community organizes cleanup event that removes 5 tons of trash from local river
• ·The transportation department repaired a section of highway that had been damaged by flooding
• ·A city added more bike lanes to encourage people to cycle to work
• ·A local café started offering live music on weekend evenings
• ·A local bakery won first prize at a national baking competition for its chocolate cake
• ·A severe hailstorm damaged cars and roofs in several neighborhoods across the city
• ·Study finds that reading to infants helps develop early language skills
• ·Scientists have discovered a new species of deep-sea shrimp that can survive in extremely high-temperature vents
• ·A new study revealed that social media use among teenagers has decreased by 8% in the past year, with more time spent on outdoor activities.