A new movie received rave reviews from critics and is being talked about as an Oscar contender

The government released a report showing a 15% reduction in air pollution in major citiesA grocery store chain started selling meal kits with pre-portioned ingredients for healthy dinners

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 monthA blizzard hit the northeastern states dumping 2 feet of snow and closing major highways

A 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 country

A fast-food chain added vegan chicken nuggets and burgers to its permanent menuThe country’s export of technology products increased by 18 percent this year

A hospital opened a new pediatric wing with specialized care for sick childrenResearchers found that reading aloud to toddlers helps develop language skills faster

Local businesses offered discounts to customers who bring their own shopping bagsThe national rugby team hired a new coach with experience in international competitions

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• ·A museum displayed a rare collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts including a mummy mask
• ·Local schools installed air purifiers in classrooms to reduce allergy symptoms
• ·A toy store introduced a line of educational toys that teach children about science and math
• ·A school started a theater program that put on a production of a classic play
• ·Local businesses donated goods to a charity auction benefiting a children’s hospital
• ·A powerful tornado destroyed dozens of homes in a small town in the midwest
• ·Local bookstores reported increased sales of self-help books during the start of the new year
• ·A charity raised funds to provide scholarships for low-income students
• ·A major bank announced it will offer low-interest loans to small businesses owned by women and minorities
• ·A new report showed remote work increased by 40% since the decade began
• ·A charity organization delivered 1,000 meals to elderly residents during a winter storm
• ·A flood destroyed several roads and bridges in a rural area
• ·Scientists develop rapid test for foodborne illnesses
• ·A local newspaper printed a special section on local history
• ·A local library opened a new digital section offering free access to e-books audiobooks and online databases
• ·Scientists found that spending time in forests can improve respiratory health by reducing air pollution exposure