Weather forecasters warned of a cold snap that will bring freezing temperatures to the northern states

A major airline announced it will offer direct flights to a popular vacation destination year-roundResearchers found that certain types of mushrooms can remove heavy metals from contaminated soil

The school board voted to extend the school day by 30 minutes to add more extracurricular activitiesA popular social media platform launched a new feature to help users detect fake newsThe fire department rescued a family of five from a house fire in the early morning hours

Scientists discovered that spending too much time sitting increases the risk of heart diseaseThe city hosted a global summit on renewable energy attended by world leaders

A new study indicated that reading aloud to young children helps develop their listening skills

Local farmers markets started accepting digital payments to make transactions easier for customersA university research team made progress in developing a vaccine for a rare viral disease

A bookstore hosted a children’s storytime session every Saturday morningA city council approved funding to repair and repave potholed roads in residential areas

A fashion brand started a recycling program where customers can return old clothes to be repurposedA hospital purchased a new MRI machine to improve diagnostic capabilities

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• ·Environmental activists protested against a new oil drilling project in a protected area
• ·A new study showed that social media use among teenagers has decreased by 9% in the past year with more time spent outdoors
• ·A hospital hired more nurses to reduce patient wait times
• ·Police department implements body camera policy for all patrol officers
• ·The national basketball team qualified for the international tournament
• ·A museum hosted a special exhibit on ancient Egyptian history with artifacts on loan from overseas
• ·The airport announced it will expand its terminal to accommodate more passengers
• ·A scientist discovered a new species of frog in a nearby wetland preserve
• ·Scientists develop rapid test for detecting infectious diseases in 15 minutes
• ·A local bakery started delivering fresh bread to local restaurants and cafes every morning
• ·Fire department hosts safety training for residents in wildfire-prone areas
• ·Researchers found that exercise can improve mental health in people with depression
• ·A local café started serving cold-brew coffee made with beans from a local roaster
• ·The city council voted to add more bike parking spaces in downtown areas
• ·Scientists discovered that spending time in green spaces can reduce symptoms of ADHD in children
• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine that is effective against multiple strains of a common virus