Teachers are receiving training to use new teaching methods in the classroom

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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• ·Scientists studied the impact of urban noise on wildlife behavior
• ·Scientists invented a new type of battery that can store energy for longer periods of time
• ·A social media platform removed fake accounts to improve user experience
• ·The Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying poverty alleviation
• ·Paramedics receive new life saving equipment to improve emergency response
• ·A bookstore hosted an author Q&A event that drew over 120 attendees interested in fantasy novels
• ·A photographer hosted an exhibition of landscape photos taken in national parks across the country
• ·A popular bakery chain announced it will open 25 new locations in coastal cities next spring
• ·A swimmer set a new national record in the 200-meter freestyle event at the national championships
• ·Coffee shop sources beans from women owned farms in Ethiopia
• ·A school district started a mentorship program where high school students tutor elementary school students
• ·Scientists successfully cloned a rare animal to help preserve the species
• ·A bakery introduced a new line of low sugar pastries
• ·A farm started a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) program where members receive weekly produce boxes
• ·A global trade agreement was signed by 20 countries to reduce tariffs and boost economic cooperation
• ·Opera house presents new production of famous opera with modern stage design