The transportation agency announced plans to add 10 new subway stations to the city’s transit system

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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• ·Scientists observed a rare astronomical event involving a comet passing Earth
• ·Volunteer group builds houses for families affected by recent flood
• ·A university opened a new career center to help students find internships
• ·A tornado touched down in a rural community yesterday, destroying 12 homes and injuring three people; emergency services are providing aid.
• ·The government passed a law to protect consumers from unfair lending practices by banks
• ·Local police solved a series of thefts in the downtown area
• ·A library hosted digital literacy classes for adults learning to use email and online banking
• ·Local government organizes cleanup event for riverbank polluted by litter
• ·Toy store hosts DIY craft day where kids make their own stuffed animals
• ·A bank introduced a new savings account with higher interest rates for young adults
• ·A city installed new benches and water fountains in public parks to improve visitor comfort
• ·A school’s debate club won first place in a regional competition
• ·A famous singer released a charity single to raise money for disaster relief efforts
• ·A gym started a rehabilitation program for people recovering from injuries
• ·School district approves new curriculum focused on environmental education
• ·An airline announced it would add new routes to popular vacation spots in Europe