A major airline added new direct flights to tropical destinations for winter travelers

Researchers calculated that taking public transit instead of driving saves 200 gallons of gas per yearA city started a composting program for residents that turns food waste into garden fertilizer

A snowstorm in the northwest dumped two feet of snow closing schools and government officesA study showed that learning a second language at a young age improves cognitive developmentThe government passed a law to protect consumers from hidden fees on airline tickets and hotel stays

A museum hosted a night event with live music and food trucks to attract young visitorsA local bakery started delivering fresh pastries to hotels and cafes in the downtown area

Scientists discovered a new planet that orbits a star similar to our sun in the habitable zone

The transportation department announced plans to build a new bus terminal in the city centerA wildfire in a national park was fully contained after firefighters worked for 10 days

A social media platform added new tools to help users manage their screen timeLocal farmers markets started selling homemade jams and preserves made from local fruits

The WHO launched a training program for nurses in developing countries to improve maternal healthA golfer won a tournament by two strokes after a final round of exceptional play

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• ·Volleyball tournament attracts 30 college teams from across the country
• ·A new study indicated that reading printed books improves comprehension better than e-books
• ·Government allocates $20 million to upgrade rural internet infrastructure
• ·A school started a gardening club that grows vegetables for the school’s salad bar
• ·A national park closed a popular trail temporarily to repair damage from heavy rains
• ·A group of environmental activists organized a peaceful protest in the capital, calling for stricter laws to protect endangered species.
• ·A popular sandwich chain announced plans to open 28 new locations in southern states next year
• ·The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to researchers studying aging
• ·A high school drama club performed a play that sold out all five of its shows
• ·The city started a program to help homeless veterans find housing and employment
• ·The government passed a law requiring food labels to include more detailed nutritional information
• ·A fire department purchased new equipment to improve its ability to respond to emergencies
• ·Researchers found that using natural cleaning products reduces allergies
• ·A local theater company announced a new season featuring classic plays and original works by local playwrights
• ·A coffee roaster partnered with a fair-trade organization to source beans from small-scale farmers
• ·A school added a new course on coding to prepare students for careers in technology