Local elementary school installs solar panels to reduce energy costs

The government released a report showing a 18% reduction in air pollution in major citiesA grocery store chain started selling meal kits with pre-portioned ingredients for healthy dinners

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 monthA blizzard hit the northeastern states dumping 2.3 feet of snow and closing major highways

A 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 country

A fast-food chain added vegan chicken nuggets and burgers to its permanent menuWeather forecasters warned of a cold front that will bring freezing rain to the south

A team of doctors published research on a new treatment for Parkinson’s diseaseThe stock market received a boost from news of a new medical breakthrough

A charity organization built temporary housing for families displaced by a wildfireScientists developed a way to recycle plastic into clothing fibers

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• ·Researchers found that playing board games can improve cognitive function in people with dementia
• ·The police department launched an app that lets users report traffic violations with photos
• ·A bank introduced a new checking account with no monthly fees and free ATM access
• ·An energy company announced it would invest $5 billion in wind energy projects
• ·An airline announced it will upgrade its in-flight Wi-Fi to provide faster internet access
• ·A construction project to renovate an old theater began
• ·Weather conditions caused delays to flights at the main airport
• ·Researchers found that taking short walks every hour can reduce back pain by 32% in office workers
• ·A study showed that eating more vegetables can reduce the risk of certain cancers by 30%
• ·A bakery used sustainable packaging for its products
• ·A study found that listening to music while working can increase productivity by 15%
• ·Theater group puts on free performances of children’s plays in community parks
• ·The university announced a new scholarship program for students majoring in science
• ·A study revealed that eating fish twice a week can improve brain health and memory
• ·A research team developed a new method to detect early-stage lung cancer using a simple blood test
• ·Local police increased patrols in shopping centers during the holiday season