Chemists develop new sunscreen that is safe for coral reefs

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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• ·A museum hosted a night event with live music and food trucks to attract young visitors
• ·A severe snowstorm hit the northern states, closing airports and schools, and leaving thousands of drivers stranded on highways.
• ·The school district changed the school start time to 8:30 AM to let students get more sleep
• ·A community garden donated 100 pounds of green beans to a local food bank
• ·A library started a storytime program for toddlers that meets twice a week
• ·A grocery store started labeling products with their carbon footprint to help customers make eco-friendly choices
• ·A new high-speed internet service was launched in rural areas, providing faster connectivity to underserved communities.
• ·Research indicates that volunteering improves job prospects for recent graduates
• ·College students won a national science competition with their invention that purifies water
• ·A new study revealed that children who read for 30 minutes a day have better language skills than those who don’t
• ·A team of doctors published research on a new treatment for Alzheimer’s disease
• ·The local zoo celebrated the birth of a baby giraffe as part of its endangered species program
• ·Study finds that reading to young children increases their vocabulary by 30 percent
• ·A local business owner won an award for entrepreneurship recognized for their innovative sustainable business approach
• ·Local schools held a career day with speakers from different industries
• ·A charity launched a program to teach senior citizens how to use smartphones and video calls