Teachers are receiving training to use new teaching methods in the classroom

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 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 8000 affordable housing units over the next four yearsThe government announced plans to repair aging bridges in urban and rural areas

A tech company unveiled a virtual reality headset for use in schools and museumsWeather experts predicted that this year’s hurricane season will have fewer storms than average

A team of historians found a diary written by a soldier from the Civil WarLocal police increased security at shopping malls during the holiday shopping season

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• ·Swimming team breaks state record in 200-meter freestyle relay
• ·Scientists at a coastal research lab found higher levels of microplastics in deep-sea fish than previously thought
• ·Doctors recommended avoiding screens for at least one hour before bed to improve sleep
• ·A library started offering book delivery services to homebound seniors and individuals with disabilities
• ·Book club discusses novel about social justice issues
• ·A small business owner started a podcast about entrepreneurship that gained 10000 listeners
• ·The community center opened a new senior center with fitness classes and social activities
• ·The country’s export of tech products increased by 25 percent in the last quarter
• ·Local police reported a 17% drop in traffic accidents after installing new speed cameras
• ·The national theater company staged a modern adaptation of a classic play
• ·A bakery won first place at a national food expo for its innovative vegan chocolate cake
• ·A construction company used eco friendly materials for a new building project
• ·A discount store announced it will open 30 new locations in small towns across the country
• ·A golfer won the major championship with a final-round score of 65 beating the nearest competitor by 3 strokes
• ·A farm used solar panels to power its farm stand and reduce energy costs
• ·A major airline announced new direct flights to several European cities to meet travel demand