A snowstorm in the northeast canceled over 800 flights and closed public transit

Doctors at a children’s hospital successfully performed a rare heart surgery on a 6-month-old infantThe country’s inflation rate dropped to 1.9% in August the lowest in two years

Environmental activists organized a beach cleanup event collecting 7 tons of plastic wasteA best-selling author announced their next novel will focus on environmental conservation effortsLocal schools added environmental science classes to their high school curriculum this semester

A large energy company invested $3.1 billion in solar panel projects across the southwestA hurricane warning was issued for eastern coastal areas as a storm approaches from the Atlantic

The World Health Organization launched a new campaign to raise awareness about mental health

A professional basketball player signed a five-year contract worth $210 million with a hometown teamArchaeologists found a set of ancient pottery vessels believed to be 4000 years old in a desert cave

A major airline announced it would start offering direct flights to three new European citiesHealth officials issued a public warning about a recent outbreak of norovirus in local schools

A city council voted to ban the use of gas-powered leaf blowers to reduce noise and air pollutionA study showed that playing classical music for plants helps them grow 15% faster than usual

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• ·A restaurant was featured on a national food show for its unique take on regional barbecue
• ·Engineers designed a new bridge that can withstand severe weather conditions
• ·The national economy grew by 3.4% in the last quarter exceeding economists’ expectations
• ·Hikers discover new trail in national park that connects two popular areas
• ·A personal finance app reached 5 million downloads, helping users track spending and save money
• ·The foreign ministry confirmed that it had recalled its ambassador for consultations over a territorial dispute
• ·Video game studio announces release date for highly anticipated action game
• ·The transportation department announced it would add more wheelchair-accessible buses to its fleet
• ·A charity organization provided free medical check - ups to elderly residents
• ·A legendary singer announced a comeback tour after 15 years of retirement
• ·A new mobile payment app gained 1 million users within its first month of launch
• ·Scientists used new technology to clone a rare animal to protect the species
• ·A new mobile app was launched that helps users find and book eco-friendly hotels and travel experiences
• ·A university launched a new online course on climate change for global students
• ·A city implemented a new program to collect and recycle old electronics to reduce e-waste
• ·Doctors recommended regular health check-ups to prevent serious diseases