A hospital started a program to help patients with mobility issues access home healthcare services

A study found that storytelling can improve empathy in young childrenThe military sent helicopters to rescue stranded motorists after a snowstorm

A snowstorm in the northeast canceled over 900 flights and closed public transitA tech company announced it will hire 1800 new employees for its cybersecurity divisionLocal authorities started a recycling program for batteries and old electronics

The Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying global trade policiesA fast-food chain announced it will remove artificial flavors from all menu items

Researchers found that spending time in urban parks can reduce anxiety by 30%

The mayor announced a plan to add more crosswalks and pedestrian bridges downtownResearchers developed a new vaccine that protects against multiple strains of the flu

The railway service announced discounted fares for senior citizens and people with disabilitiesA new TV series based on a popular book became a hit with viewers around the world

A study revealed that eating fish twice a week can improve brain health and memoryA city installed more streetlights in parks to make them safer for evening visitors

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• ·Lifeguards teach water safety skills to children at local pool
• ·A software company released a new graphic design app that is free for students and educators
• ·A public library started lending e-readers pre-loaded with educational books
• ·Marine researchers documented a rare sighting of humpback whales in a coastal bay
• ·A small boat capsized in a lake with all passengers rescued by nearby boaters
• ·Scientists identified a gene that may increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease
• ·A tech startup raised $250 million in a new funding round valuing the company at over $1.5 billion
• ·The national soccer team won an important match to qualify for the next tournament
• ·Local police increased patrols in shopping districts during the holiday season to prevent theft
• ·A popular clothing brand announced it will phase out plastic packaging by the end of next year
• ·A community garden hosted a harvest festival with live music and food made from garden produce
• ·A photographer captured photos of a local sunset that went viral on Instagram
• ·International teams are working together to address climate change
• ·The federal bank announced it will adjust interest rates to stabilize the national currency
• ·A city council approved funding to repave 25 miles of residential roads damaged by winter weather
• ·Doctors urged parents to ensure their children get all recommended vaccinations on time