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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• ·A grocery store started selling pre-cut fruit cups for on-the-go snacks
• ·The government started a campaign to encourage people to donate blood during a national shortage
• ·A celebrity chef published a cookbook with easy-to-make recipes for busy families
• ·Postal workers deliver packages ahead of schedule during busy holiday season
• ·Research indicates that volunteering improves self esteem and happiness
• ·A famous athlete announced their retirement from professional sports after a 25-year career citing health reasons
• ·A famous director announced their next film will be a biopic about a renowned civil rights leader
• ·City announces plan to add 20 miles of new bike trails by next summer
• ·Researchers found that reading fiction can improve empathy and understanding of others
• ·A community organized a 5K run to raise money for a local animal rescue shelter
• ·A research study showed that eating nuts regularly may reduce the risk of heart disease
• ·A major clothing brand announced it will use only sustainable and recycled materials in its products by 2030.
• ·A school introduced a program to teach students about financial literacy to prepare them for adulthood
• ·A major bank announced it will offer student loan forgiveness programs for customers who work in public service jobs for five years.
• ·The government announced plans to build more affordable housing units
• ·A clothing store donated a portion of its sales to a charity that supports homeless youth