A major airline added new direct flights to tropical destinations for winter travelers

Researchers calculated that taking public transit instead of driving saves 200 gallons of gas per yearA city started a composting program for residents that turns food waste into garden fertilizer

A snowstorm in the northwest dumped two feet of snow closing schools and government officesA study showed that learning a second language at a young age improves cognitive developmentThe government passed a law to protect consumers from hidden fees on airline tickets and hotel stays

A museum hosted a night event with live music and food trucks to attract young visitorsA local bakery started delivering fresh pastries to hotels and cafes in the downtown area

Scientists discovered a new planet that orbits a star similar to our sun in the habitable zone

The transportation department announced plans to build a new bus terminal in the city centerA wildfire in a national park was fully contained after firefighters worked for 10 days

A social media platform added new tools to help users manage their screen timeLocal farmers markets started selling homemade jams and preserves made from local fruits

The WHO launched a training program for nurses in developing countries to improve maternal healthA golfer won a tournament by two strokes after a final round of exceptional play

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• ·Photography exhibit featuring wildlife from African savannas opens downtown
• ·The university conducted research on the use of technology in education
• ·A charity collected 1,500 winter coats to distribute to children in need
• ·Juice bar adds seasonal menu items made with locally grown berries and fruits
• ·Researchers developed a new method to turn seawater into drinking water
• ·The government announced a ban on the sale of single-use plastic straws and utensils starting next year
• ·A tech company said it will release a new smartphone with a foldable screen set to hit stores next quarter
• ·Gymnastics team wins first place at regional competition
• ·The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to researchers studying genetic editing
• ·Radio station hosts fundraiser to collect food for local food bank
• ·A software company updated its program to work with the latest operating systems
• ·Yoga studio offers restorative yoga classes for people with chronic pain
• ·Study shows that drinking enough water reduces headaches
• ·A study showed that spending time with friends can reduce stress levels
• ·Local businesses donated goods and services to a charity auction benefiting a children’s hospital
• ·Local hospitals started offering free health screenings for people at risk of diabetes