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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• ·Archaeologists uncover ancient artifacts at site dating back 2000 years
• ·The local zoo welcomed a new baby panda born in the conservation program
• ·A new study found that reading for 30 minutes each day can reduce stress levels by 68%, according to research from a psychology institute.
• ·Track and field athletes win multiple medals at state meet
• ·A major airline announced plans to replace its older planes with more fuel-efficient models
• ·A charity organization started a program to help homeless people find jobs
• ·Research indicates that volunteering improves self esteem and happiness
• ·A new coffee shop chain expanded to other countries in the region
• ·Local police solved a theft case using DNA evidence from a crime scene
• ·A study found that eating nuts regularly can reduce the risk of heart disease
• ·Chocolate shop releases limited edition truffles for holiday season
• ·A severe flood hit a rural area destroying hundreds of homes and forcing residents to seek temporary shelter
• ·Scientists identified a new gene that affects how the body processes carbohydrates
• ·A fire department taught local businesses how to create fire evacuation plans
• ·Researchers studied the impact of social media on teenage mental health
• ·Researchers announced a breakthrough in battery technology with a new design that can charge electric cars in 12 minutes