A famous singer announced a world tour, with concerts scheduled in 30 countries over the next year.

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 2.3 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 8500 affordable housing units over the next four yearsA local artist painted portraits of community members to display in a local gallery

The government announced plans to build a new airport in a growing coastal cityResearchers studied how different types of exercise affect heart health in seniors

A popular streaming service added a new category for family-friendly moviesLocal police partnered with community groups to prevent gang violence

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• ·The government started a program to help small businesses set up online stores
• ·Local schools reported a 93% attendance rate this year up from 86% the previous year
• ·Researchers developed a rapid test that can detect a common bacterial infection in 15 minutes
• ·Astronomers share new photos of Saturn’s rings from space probe
• ·A library added new digital resources including e-books and online databases
• ·A school added a new course on environmental science to educate students about climate change and sustainability
• ·A fitness app that tracks water intake reached 1 million downloads
• ·The local zoo offered special educational programs for school groups
• ·A famous chef opened a new restaurant in the city center specializing in fusion cuisine from around the world
• ·A study found weekly socializing with friends improves older adults’ mental well-being
• ·A study showed that group study sessions help students get better grades
• ·Movie theater offers discounted tickets for families on weekends
• ·Softball team wins regional tournament and qualifies for nationals
• ·The city council voted to increase the minimum wage for workers
• ·Researchers developed a new method to produce clean drinking water from saltwater
• ·A community organized a book drive that collected 2,000 books for a local school’s library