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 hospital used telemedicine to provide medical consultations to patients in remote villages
• ·A sports league announced it would expand to include two new teams starting next season
• ·The police department added more patrol officers in busy areas on weekends
• ·Newspaper profiles local musician who signed with major record label
• ·Newspaper features profile of local business owner who started company from home
• ·A luxury hotel chain planned to renovate all its hotels in the next two years
• ·The city council voted to ban disposable e-cigarettes in public spaces
• ·A software company announced it will allow employees to work from any location worldwide
• ·A fashion designer created a clothing line using recycled ocean plastic, raising $10k for ocean conservation
• ·The space agency announced a new mission to study Mars’ atmosphere
• ·A fashion store started selling vintage clothing alongside new items, promoting sustainable fashion
• ·A new restaurant specializing in plant-based burgers opened to long lines of customers
• ·A university research team found that regular meditation can reduce stress levels by 30%
• ·The city council voted to build new library branches
• ·A major retailer announced plans to open 25 new stores in rural communities
• ·A snowstorm in the northeast dumped three feet of snow, closing schools and government offices for two days