A snowstorm in the northeast canceled over 800 flights and closed public transit

Doctors at a children’s hospital successfully performed a rare heart surgery on a 6-month-old infantThe country’s inflation rate dropped to 1.9% in August the lowest in two years

Environmental activists organized a beach cleanup event collecting 7 tons of plastic wasteA best-selling author announced their next novel will focus on environmental conservation effortsLocal schools added environmental science classes to their high school curriculum this semester

A large energy company invested $3.1 billion in solar panel projects across the southwestA hurricane warning was issued for eastern coastal areas as a storm approaches from the Atlantic

The World Health Organization launched a new campaign to raise awareness about mental health

A professional basketball player signed a five-year contract worth $210 million with a hometown teamArchaeologists found a set of ancient pottery vessels believed to be 4000 years old in a desert cave

A major airline announced it would start offering direct flights to three new European citiesHealth officials issued a public warning about a recent outbreak of norovirus in local schools

A city council voted to ban the use of gas-powered leaf blowers to reduce noise and air pollutionA study showed that playing classical music for plants helps them grow 15% faster than usual

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• ·The country’s export of goods increased by 15 percent this quarter
• ·The city hosted an international film festival featuring independent films from around the world
• ·A popular social media platform added a new feature to let users share short video clips
• ·Furniture store uses bamboo to make eco friendly bedroom sets
• ·A farm started selling fresh produce directly to consumers through a online ordering system
• ·A grocery store added a zero-waste section with bulk foods and package-free products
• ·TV network announces new drama series from award winning screenwriter
• ·An airline announced it will add three new international routes next summer
• ·Study shows that drinking enough water improves athletic performance by 10 percent
• ·A photographer collaborated with a local business to create promotional photos
• ·A local theater announced plans to produce a new play written by a local high school student
• ·The school district added a program to help students with learning disabilities succeed in class
• ·A charity organization started a campaign to raise awareness about mental health
• ·A musician went on a tour of small towns to support local music venues
• ·A fire department conducted a high-rise rescue drill to practice emergency responses in tall buildings
• ·A toy company released a new line of educational toys that teach kids about space exploration