A popular online retailer offered free two-day shipping on all orders during its annual sale

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 550 flights and closed government officesA tech company announced it will open a new headquarters creating 2200 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 depressionThe city council voted to extend public transit hours on weekdays

Researchers studied the effects of social media on mental health in teenagersA popular fashion brand announced a collaboration with a famous designer

The national hockey league started its new season with a special opening ceremonyA tech company released a software update to fix security issues

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• ·A study revealed that cat owners have lower levels of stress and anxiety than non-pet owners
• ·A celebrity chef opened a cooking camp for kids to teach them basic culinary skills
• ·The World Bank provided funding to build new schools in rural areas of a developing country
• ·A popular film festival revealed its lineup including 20 world premieres from independent directors
• ·Mathematicians solve complex problem in number theory
• ·Chocolate shop releases limited edition flavor for holiday season
• ·A university’s soccer team made it to the national tournament for the first time
• ·A new study revealed that children who read for 30 minutes a day have better language skills than those who don’t
• ·Scientists found evidence that global warming is affecting the migration of birds
• ·Track and field athletes win medals at regional championship
• ·A construction company used recycled materials to build a new shopping center
• ·A hospital hired more nurses to reduce patient wait times
• ·A major sports equipment brand announced it will use recycled materials in 80% of its products
• ·Researchers at a leading university developed a new battery technology that charges 10 times faster than current lithium-ion batteries
• ·A popular social media platform added a new feature to block unwanted messages
• ·Researchers found that family dinners improve communication between parents and teenagers