A tech company donated funds to support STEM education programs in schools

The government released data showing a 3.5% increase in household incomeA supermarket chain started donating unsold bread to local shelters daily

A study found that storytelling can improve empathy in young childrenThe military sent helicopters to rescue stranded motorists after a snowstormA snowstorm in the northeast canceled over 900 flights and closed public transit

A tech company announced it will hire 1800 new employees for its cybersecurity divisionLocal authorities started a recycling program for batteries and old electronics

The Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying global trade policies

A fast-food chain announced it will remove artificial flavors from all menu itemsEngineers designed a new type of window that keeps homes warm in winter and cool in summer

The postal service introduced a next-day delivery service for packages sent within the same stateA celebrity chef cooked a special meal for a charity event that raised $100000 for hunger relief

Researchers calculated that using public transit instead of driving reduces carbon emissions by 45%A city started a composting program for restaurants to turn food waste into fertilizer

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• ·A new study revealed that air pollution can affect lung development in young children
• ·A hospital started a telemedicine program to provide care to patients in rural areas
• ·An airline partnered with a rental car company to offer bundled travel packages
• ·City officials approved a $390 million project to upgrade public transportation including new subway stations and bus routes
• ·An international aid organization delivered emergency food supplies to regions affected by drought
• ·Florist delivers free flowers to hospital patients
• ·A government agency launched a campaign to promote healthy eating
• ·A new study showed that students who get 8 hours of sleep a night get better grades
• ·The national hockey team announced its new captain for the upcoming season
• ·Police used facial recognition technology to identify and arrest a fugitive wanted for theft
• ·A popular coffee chain introduced a new seasonal drink made with pumpkin spice
• ·A hotel started using digital keys that guests can access through their smartphones
• ·Researchers found that eating breakfast regularly improves children’s academic performance
• ·The railway service announced it would offer free travel to students during school breaks
• ·A school district started a summer school program for students needing extra help in math and reading
• ·The country’s export of technology products increased by 18 percent this quarter