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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• ·A city introduced a minimum wage increase to $15 per hour to help low-income workers
• ·A study showed that online learning can help students with disabilities access education
• ·Fire department gives away free fire safety kits to families
• ·A research team discovered a new way to clean up oil spills more effectively
• ·The postal service introduced a new tracking system for packages that provides real-time updates
• ·A bakery introduced a line of gluten-free bread that tastes like traditional wheat bread
• ·Fashion designer presents new collection inspired by traditional textiles
• ·A large-scale wildfire in the western region was contained after five days of efforts by hundreds of firefighters.
• ·The railway service added more trains during rush hour to reduce overcrowding for commuters
• ·Doctors reported a decrease in smoking rates among young adults
• ·A airline added new routes to popular vacation destinations
• ·Lifestyle magazine includes tips for saving money on utility bills
• ·Scientists captured rare footage of a endangered whale species in the deep waters of the Pacific Ocean
• ·The local government invested in improving public parks and green spaces
• ·Scientists developed a new type of material that is both strong and lightweight
• ·A local farm started selling pre-packaged salad kits at grocery stores in the area