Teachers are receiving training to use new teaching methods in the classroom

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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• ·A golfer set a new course record during a professional tournament
• ·A severe flood hit a rural area destroying dozens of homes and forcing residents to seek temporary shelter
• ·A musician released a cover song that was played on 20 regional radio stations
• ·Soccer team wins state championship and advances to national tournament
• ·Researchers found that regular consumption of blueberries may lower the risk of heart disease by 22%
• ·Biologists develop new method to protect honeybees from pesticides
• ·A city council approved the construction of 350 new affordable housing units
• ·A skier won the World Cup race in the slalom event after a close competition with the second-place finisher
• ·A city banned single use plastic straws in restaurants and bars
• ·Researchers found that listening to music reduces anxiety
• ·Scientists identified a new compound in tropical plants that may help treat antibiotic-resistant infections
• ·A coffee shop hosted a live jazz night every Friday that featured local musicians
• ·Mathematicians solve complex problem in number theory
• ·A team of scientists developed a new method to clean oil spills more efficiently
• ·A study found that eating a handful of almonds daily can lower cholesterol levels
• ·Scientists found that a certain bacteria helps plants grow better in poor soil conditions