The transportation agency announced plans to add 10 new subway stations to the city’s transit system

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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• ·The city started a program to reduce littering in public places
• ·A large bookstore announced it will host monthly author readings and book signings
• ·Researchers found that eating fish high in omega-3 fatty acids can improve brain health
• ·A construction company finished building a new apartment complex with 150 units
• ·Track and field athletes win 10 medals at regional championship meet
• ·A tech startup was named one of the most innovative companies in the country by a leading business magazine
• ·The government passed a law to increase the minimum wage for tipped workers
• ·The government launched a new initiative to promote tourism in rural areas
• ·Retailers introduced mobile checkout apps to reduce lines during holiday shopping
• ·Researchers found that daily consumption of Greek yogurt can improve gut health in adults
• ·A museum hosted a lecture series featuring experts on ancient history and archaeology
• ·Scientists observed a rare astronomical event involving two passing comets
• ·A university research team made progress in developing a vaccine for a rare viral disease
• ·A museum displayed ancient Egyptian mummies and artifacts on loan from a museum in Cairo
• ·A new report showed that global tourism numbers have returned to pre-pandemic levels this year
• ·A local bakery introduced a new line of gluten-free pastries to meet growing customer demand