A bookstore hosted a poetry night where local poets read their work to an audience

A supermarket chain started a program to sell “ugly” fruits and vegetables at a discounted priceA study found that reading aloud to young children helps develop their literacy skills

The military sent troops to assist in disaster relief efforts after a hurricane hit the coastA snowstorm in the northern states canceled over 500 flights and closed government officesA tech company announced it will open a new headquarters creating 2000 new jobs

Local authorities launched a new recycling program for electronic waste like old phones and computersThe Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying labor market inequality

A fast-food chain announced it will reduce the amount of sugar in its children’s meals

Researchers found that gardening can improve mental health and reduce symptoms of depressionA zoo opened a new exhibit featuring pandas from China

Researchers studied the impact of air pollution on lung health in childrenLocal police solved a 10-year-old cold case using new DNA technology

A popular coffee chain introduced a new seasonal drink made with pumpkin spiceThe city council approved plans to build a new swimming pool in the suburbs

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• ·A major bookstore chain announced plans to open more locations in small towns
• ·A music award ceremony was held last night with a rising star winning Best New Artist
• ·A photographer captured photos of a local parade that were featured on the
• ·An airline announced it would use more biofuel to power its planes and reduce carbon emissions
• ·A famous chef released a new cookbook with restaurant recipes that sold out its first print run
• ·Photography exhibit featuring wildlife from African savannas opens downtown
• ·A global tech company said it will invest $3 billion in renewable energy projects to cut its carbon footprint by 50% by 2030
• ·A major music festival announced it will introduce a cashless payment system to reduce wait times at food stalls
• ·Research finds that regular family game nights reduce screen time for kids by 40 percent
• ·Engineers designed a new type of solar panel that works on cloudy days
• ·A high school football team won the state championship for the first time in 20 years with a 21-14 victory
• ·A local fire department held a fire safety workshop for residents teaching them how to prevent and respond to fires
• ·Study finds that peppermint essential oil improves focus and concentration
• ·The space agency announced plans to send a rover to explore a distant asteroid
• ·Engineers tested a new bridge design that can withstand stronger earthquakes
• ·A grocery store started offering discounts on expired food to reduce food waste