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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• ·A fire department taught local businesses how to create fire evacuation plans
• ·Researchers found that reading aloud to toddlers helps develop language skills faster
• ·A team of scientists published a study on climate change and sea levels
• ·Researchers found that certain plants can purify the air in indoor spaces
• ·The Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to a poet for their contributions to modern verse
• ·Scientists compare environmental impact of organic and conventional farming
• ·A photographer collaborated with a local magazine to document the city’s food scene
• ·A major hotel chain announced it will implement a zero-waste policy in all its hotels reducing landfill waste by 93%
• ·Camera store offers beginner photography workshops on weekends
• ·Scientists developed a new type of solar panel that is more efficient than current models
• ·A major airline added direct flights to two new Asian cities starting in the fall
• ·A scientist discovered a new way to convert solar energy into electricity more efficiently
• ·An airline announced it will upgrade its in-flight meals to include more vegetarian options
• ·The city started a program to fine people who litter in public parks
• ·Researchers studied the impact of noise pollution on sleep quality in urban areas
• ·The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to researchers studying genetic editing