A hotel added a rooftop garden where guests can relax and enjoy views of the city

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 division

Local authorities started a recycling program for batteries and old electronicsThe 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 downtown

A hotel chain offered free stays to first responders during the holiday season

A study revealed that pet therapy can reduce anxiety by 25% in hospital patientsThe national soccer team won the continental championship by defeating the defending titleholders 3-1

A new study showed that 72% of employees feel more productive with a four-day workweekThe federal reserve stated it will keep interest rates stable to support small business growth

A historic church in the downtown area underwent a year-long restoration to preserve its stained glassMajor electronics retailers announced early Black Friday sales starting in early November

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• ·A sports league announced it would shorten its season by two weeks to reduce player fatigue
• ·Theater group puts on free performances of children’s plays in community parks
• ·Research shows that laughter therapy reduces chronic pain in elderly patients
• ·A school district updated its curriculum to include more lessons on climate change
• ·A city council voted to approve a new ordinance that bans single-use plastic bags in retail stores
• ·The postal service announced it would extend holiday shipping deadlines to accommodate late shoppers
• ·A school added a coding club that competed in a regional coding competition
• ·A survey found that 80% of people believe social media has a negative impact on mental health
• ·The city installed a new parking meter system that accepts credit cards and mobile payments
• ·An oil company announced it would cut its carbon emissions by 30% over the next decade
• ·Police department launches campaign to reduce speeding in school zones
• ·A major comedy festival announced its lineup featuring 45 stand-up comedians from 10 countries
• ·Highway department repaves major road to improve safety
• ·Archaeologists uncovered a collection of ancient artifacts at a dig site including pottery and jewelry
• ·A local newspaper printed a special section on local history
• ·The national tennis tournament attracted over 100000 spectators this year