A bookstore hosted a poetry night where local poets read their work to an audience

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 500 flights and closed government officesA tech company announced it will open a new headquarters creating 2000 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 depressionA zoo opened a new exhibit featuring pandas from China

Researchers studied the impact of air pollution on lung health in childrenLocal police solved a 10-year-old cold case using new DNA technology

A popular coffee chain introduced a new seasonal drink made with pumpkin spiceThe city council approved plans to build a new swimming pool in the suburbs

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• ·A software company announced plans to expand its team by hiring 50 new employees
• ·A famous actress announced she will star in a new film based on a true historical event
• ·Chefs from around the world gather for international cooking competition
• ·A city installed new streetlights in residential areas to improve safety at night
• ·Engineers designed a new type of wind turbine that is quieter and more efficient than older models
• ·Scientists identified a new gene that affects how people respond to certain medications
• ·Farmers report record harvest of heirloom tomatoes due to ideal summer rainfall
• ·The railway service announced it would upgrade its ticketing system to allow mobile check-in
• ·A charity raised money to support animal shelters across the country
• ·Researchers discovered a new species of fish in a deep-sea vent off the coast of Australia
• ·A hotel added a rooftop bar with city skyline views, becoming a popular spot for locals
• ·The government passed a law to ban the sale of flavored e-cigarettes to minors
• ·Firefighters rescued a family of four from a burning house in the early morning hours
• ·A tech company released a new laptop with a lighter design
• ·Study reveals that eating nuts daily reduces risk of heart disease by 20 percent
• ·A community garden donated 100 pounds of carrots to a local senior center